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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.00, 31.46 and 17.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.00, 31.46 and 17.16 is: 25.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.00 : 31.46 = 17.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.00/31.46 = 17.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.00x = 31.46 × 17.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.00x = 539.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.65/21.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.69

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