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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.71, 32.67 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.71, 32.67 and 18.12 is: 27.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.71 : 32.67 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.71/32.67 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.71x = 32.67 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.71x = 591.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.98/21.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.27

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