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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.70, 29.86 and 18.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.70, 29.86 and 18.24 is: 25.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.70 : 29.86 = 18.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.70/29.86 = 18.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.70x = 29.86 × 18.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.70x = 544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544.58/21.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.10

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