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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.83, 32.63 and 18.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.83, 32.63 and 18.55 is: 27.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.83 : 32.63 = 18.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.83/32.63 = 18.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.83x = 32.63 × 18.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.83x = 605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605.25/21.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.72

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