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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.55, 29.67 and 18.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.55, 29.67 and 18.94 is: 26.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.55 : 29.67 = 18.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.55/29.67 = 18.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.55x = 29.67 × 18.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.55x = 561.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.95/21.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.08

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