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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.48, 32.06 and 18.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.48, 32.06 and 18.80 is: 28.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.48 : 32.06 = 18.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.48/32.06 = 18.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.48x = 32.06 × 18.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.48x = 602.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.73/21.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.06

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