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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.86, 30.13 and 18.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.86, 30.13 and 18.82 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.86 : 30.13 = 18.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.86/30.13 = 18.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.86x = 30.13 × 18.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.86x = 567.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567.05/21.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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