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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.79, 30.10 and 18.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.79, 30.10 and 18.33 is: 25.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.79 : 30.10 = 18.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.79/30.10 = 18.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.79x = 30.10 × 18.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.79x = 551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.73/21.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.32

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