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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.73, 32.55 and 18.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.73, 32.55 and 18.35 is: 27.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.73 : 32.55 = 18.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.73/32.55 = 18.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.73x = 32.55 × 18.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.73x = 597.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597.29/21.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.49

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