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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.74, 32.71 and 18.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.74, 32.71 and 18.34 is: 27.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.74 : 32.71 = 18.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.74/32.71 = 18.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.74x = 32.71 × 18.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.74x = 599.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.90/21.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.59

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