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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.72, 32.44 and 18.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.72, 32.44 and 18.69 is: 27.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.72 : 32.44 = 18.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.72/32.44 = 18.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.72x = 32.44 × 18.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.72x = 606.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606.26/21.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.91

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