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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.87, 30.15 and 18.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.87, 30.15 and 18.93 is: 26.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.87 : 30.15 = 18.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.87/30.15 = 18.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.87x = 30.15 × 18.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.87x = 570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.74/21.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.10

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