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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.61, 32.36 and 18.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.61, 32.36 and 18.00 is: 26.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.61 : 32.36 = 18.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.61/32.36 = 18.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.61x = 32.36 × 18.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.61x = 582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582.40/21.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.95

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