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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.04, 28.98 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.04, 28.98 and 17.76 is: 24.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.04 : 28.98 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.04/28.98 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.04x = 28.98 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.04x = 514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.68/21.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.46

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