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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.02, 28.98 and 17.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.02, 28.98 and 17.55 is: 24.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.02 : 28.98 = 17.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.02/28.98 = 17.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.02x = 28.98 × 17.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.02x = 508.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508.60/21.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.20

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