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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.45, 29.61 and 18.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.45, 29.61 and 18.89 is: 26.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.45 : 29.61 = 18.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.45/29.61 = 18.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.45x = 29.61 × 18.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.45x = 559.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559.30/21.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.08

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