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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.54, 32.48 and 18.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.54, 32.48 and 18.20 is: 27.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.54 : 32.48 = 18.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.54/32.48 = 18.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.54x = 32.48 × 18.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.54x = 591.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.14/21.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.44

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