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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.64, 29.94 and 18.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.64, 29.94 and 18.92 is: 26.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.64 : 29.94 = 18.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.64/29.94 = 18.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.64x = 29.94 × 18.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.64x = 566.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.46/21.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.18

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