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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.73, 32.55 and 18.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.73, 32.55 and 18.33 is: 27.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.73 : 32.55 = 18.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.73/32.55 = 18.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.73x = 32.55 × 18.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.73x = 596.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596.64/21.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.46

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