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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.44, 32.08 and 18.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.44, 32.08 and 18.80 is: 28.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.44 : 32.08 = 18.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.44/32.08 = 18.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.44x = 32.08 × 18.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.44x = 603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.10/21.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.13

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