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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.71, 32.50 and 18.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.71, 32.50 and 18.47 is: 27.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.71 : 32.50 = 18.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.71/32.50 = 18.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.71x = 32.50 × 18.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.71x = 600.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600.28/21.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.65

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