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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.41, 31.96 and 18.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.41, 31.96 and 18.84 is: 28.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.41 : 31.96 = 18.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.41/31.96 = 18.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.41x = 31.96 × 18.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.41x = 602.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.07/21.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.12

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