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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.88, 30.16 and 18.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.88, 30.16 and 18.81 is: 25.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.88 : 30.16 = 18.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.88/30.16 = 18.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.88x = 30.16 × 18.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.88x = 567.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567.31/21.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.93

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