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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.81, 30.05 and 18.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.81, 30.05 and 18.75 is: 25.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.81 : 30.05 = 18.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.81/30.05 = 18.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.81x = 30.05 × 18.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.81x = 563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.44/21.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.83

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