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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.94, 30.23 and 18.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.94, 30.23 and 18.49 is: 25.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.94 : 30.23 = 18.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.94/30.23 = 18.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.94x = 30.23 × 18.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.94x = 558.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.78/21.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.47

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