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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.84, 30.11 and 18.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.84, 30.11 and 18.72 is: 25.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.84 : 30.11 = 18.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.84/30.11 = 18.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.84x = 30.11 × 18.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.84x = 563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.76/21.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.81

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