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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21, 28.93 and 17.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21, 28.93 and 17.94 is: 24.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21 : 28.93 = 17.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21/28.93 = 17.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21x = 28.93 × 17.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21x = 518.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518.96/21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.71

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