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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.86, 30.12 and 18.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.86, 30.12 and 18.20 is: 25.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.86 : 30.12 = 18.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.86/30.12 = 18.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.86x = 30.12 × 18.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.86x = 548.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.18/21.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.08

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