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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.87, 32.81 and 18.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.87, 32.81 and 18.49 is: 27.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.87 : 32.81 = 18.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.87/32.81 = 18.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.87x = 32.81 × 18.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.87x = 606.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606.66/21.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.74

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