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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.42, 32.27 and 18.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.42, 32.27 and 18.03 is: 27.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.42 : 32.27 = 18.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.42/32.27 = 18.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.42x = 32.27 × 18.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.42x = 581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.74/21.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.16

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