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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.55, 29.72 and 18.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.55, 29.72 and 18.47 is: 25.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.55 : 29.72 = 18.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.55/29.72 = 18.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.55x = 29.72 × 18.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.55x = 548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.84/21.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.47

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