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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.65, 29.82 and 18.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.65, 29.82 and 18.59 is: 25.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.65 : 29.82 = 18.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.65/29.82 = 18.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.65x = 29.82 × 18.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.65x = 554.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554.20/21.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.60

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