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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.93, 32.81 and 18.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.93, 32.81 and 18.51 is: 27.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.93 : 32.81 = 18.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.93/32.81 = 18.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.93x = 32.81 × 18.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.93x = 607.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607.22/21.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.69

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