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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.68, 29.87 and 18.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.68, 29.87 and 18.23 is: 25.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.68 : 29.87 = 18.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.68/29.87 = 18.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.68x = 29.87 × 18.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.68x = 544.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544.36/21.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.11

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