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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.97, 30.39 and 18.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.97, 30.39 and 18.57 is: 25.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.97 : 30.39 = 18.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.97/30.39 = 18.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.97x = 30.39 × 18.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.97x = 564.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564.34/21.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.69

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