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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.93, 30.23 and 18.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.93, 30.23 and 18.24 is: 25.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.93 : 30.23 = 18.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.93/30.23 = 18.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.93x = 30.23 × 18.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.93x = 551.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.56/21.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.15

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