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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.66, 29.89 and 18.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.66, 29.89 and 18.62 is: 25.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.66 : 29.89 = 18.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.66/29.89 = 18.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.66x = 29.89 × 18.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.66x = 556.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.36/21.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.69

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