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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.01, 31.65 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.01, 31.65 and 17.28 is: 26.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.01 : 31.65 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.01/31.65 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.01x = 31.65 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.01x = 547.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.05/21.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.04

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