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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.64, 32.34 and 18.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.64, 32.34 and 18.94 is: 28.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.64 : 32.34 = 18.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.64/32.34 = 18.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.64x = 32.34 × 18.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.64x = 612.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.52/21.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.30

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