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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.46, 32.02 and 18.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.46, 32.02 and 18.90 is: 28.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.46 : 32.02 = 18.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.46/32.02 = 18.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.46x = 32.02 × 18.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.46x = 605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605.18/21.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.20

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