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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.67, 32.47 and 18.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.67, 32.47 and 18.61 is: 27.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.67 : 32.47 = 18.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.67/32.47 = 18.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.67x = 32.47 × 18.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.67x = 604.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604.27/21.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.88

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