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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.66, 32.51 and 18.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.66, 32.51 and 18.46 is: 27.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.66 : 32.51 = 18.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.66/32.51 = 18.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.66x = 32.51 × 18.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.66x = 600.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600.13/21.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.71

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