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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.04, 31.58 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.04, 31.58 and 17.30 is: 25.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.04 : 31.58 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.04/31.58 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.04x = 31.58 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.04x = 546.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.33/21.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.97

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