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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.50, 32.19 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.50, 32.19 and 18.45 is: 27.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.50 : 32.19 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.50/32.19 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.50x = 32.19 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.50x = 593.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.91/21.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.63

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