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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.52, 29.72 and 18.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.52, 29.72 and 18.80 is: 25.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.52 : 29.72 = 18.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.52/29.72 = 18.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.52x = 29.72 × 18.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.52x = 558.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.74/21.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.96

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