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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.58, 32.40 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.58, 32.40 and 18.18 is: 27.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.58 : 32.40 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.58/32.40 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.58x = 32.40 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.58x = 589.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.03/21.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.30

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