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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.96, 30.19 and 18.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.96, 30.19 and 18.99 is: 26.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.96 : 30.19 = 18.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.96/30.19 = 18.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.96x = 30.19 × 18.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.96x = 573.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.31/21.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.11

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