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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.97, 30.28 and 18.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.97, 30.28 and 18.28 is: 25.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.97 : 30.28 = 18.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.97/30.28 = 18.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.97x = 30.28 × 18.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.97x = 553.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.64/21.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.20

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