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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.71, 32.63 and 18.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.71, 32.63 and 18.49 is: 27.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.71 : 32.63 = 18.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.71/32.63 = 18.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.71x = 32.63 × 18.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.71x = 603.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.07/21.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.78

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