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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.54, 29.78 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.54, 29.78 and 18.09 is: 25.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.54 : 29.78 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.54/29.78 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.54x = 29.78 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.54x = 538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.72/21.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.01

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