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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.75, 30.05 and 13.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.75, 30.05 and 13.59 is: 18.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.75 : 30.05 = 13.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.75/30.05 = 13.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.75x = 30.05 × 13.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.75x = 408.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408.31/21.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.77

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