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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.98, 32.97 and 18.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.98, 32.97 and 18.41 is: 27.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.98 : 32.97 = 18.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.98/32.97 = 18.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.98x = 32.97 × 18.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.98x = 606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606.98/21.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.62

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