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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.48, 29.56 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.48, 29.56 and 18.74 is: 25.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.48 : 29.56 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.48/29.56 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.48x = 29.56 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.48x = 553.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.95/21.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.79

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