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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.04, 31.42 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.04, 31.42 and 17.66 is: 26.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.04 : 31.42 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.04/31.42 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.04x = 31.42 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.04x = 554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554.68/21.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.37

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