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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.65, 29.81 and 18.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.65, 29.81 and 18.59 is: 25.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.65 : 29.81 = 18.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.65/29.81 = 18.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.65x = 29.81 × 18.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.65x = 553.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.93/21.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.59

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