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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.62, 29.85 and 18.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.62, 29.85 and 18.88 is: 26.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.62 : 29.85 = 18.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.62/29.85 = 18.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.62x = 29.85 × 18.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.62x = 563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.57/21.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.07

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