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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.91, 32.72 and 18.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.91, 32.72 and 18.49 is: 27.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.91 : 32.72 = 18.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.91/32.72 = 18.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.91x = 32.72 × 18.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.91x = 604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604.95/21.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.61

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