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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.96, 32.88 and 18.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.96, 32.88 and 18.57 is: 27.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.96 : 32.88 = 18.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.96/32.88 = 18.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.96x = 32.88 × 18.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.96x = 610.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610.58/21.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.80

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