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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.01, 28.93 and 17.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.01, 28.93 and 17.32 is: 23.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.01 : 28.93 = 17.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.01/28.93 = 17.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.01x = 28.93 × 17.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.01x = 501.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.07/21.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.85

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