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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.77, 30.03 and 13.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.77, 30.03 and 13.47 is: 18.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.77 : 30.03 = 13.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.77/30.03 = 13.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.77x = 30.03 × 13.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.77x = 404.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.35/21.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.58

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