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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.85, 32.90 and 18.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.85, 32.90 and 18.11 is: 27.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.85 : 32.90 = 18.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.85/32.90 = 18.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.85x = 32.90 × 18.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.85x = 595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595.72/21.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.26

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