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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.75, 30.04 and 18.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.75, 30.04 and 18.86 is: 26.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.75 : 30.04 = 18.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.75/30.04 = 18.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.75x = 30.04 × 18.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.75x = 566.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.55/21.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.05

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