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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.80, 30.04 and 18.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.80, 30.04 and 18.56 is: 25.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.80 : 30.04 = 18.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.80/30.04 = 18.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.80x = 30.04 × 18.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.80x = 557.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557.54/21.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.58

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