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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.78, 32.54 and 18.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.78, 32.54 and 18.54 is: 27.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.78 : 32.54 = 18.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.78/32.54 = 18.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.78x = 32.54 × 18.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.78x = 603.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.20/21.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.70

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