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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.04, 31.53 and 17.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.04, 31.53 and 17.05 is: 25.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.04 : 31.53 = 17.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.04/31.53 = 17.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.04x = 31.53 × 17.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.04x = 537.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537.59/21.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.55

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