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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.43, 29.51 and 18.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.43, 29.51 and 18.66 is: 25.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.43 : 29.51 = 18.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.43/29.51 = 18.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.43x = 29.51 × 18.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.43x = 550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550.63/21.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.70

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