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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.07, 29.09 and 17.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.07, 29.09 and 17.23 is: 23.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.07 : 29.09 = 17.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.07/29.09 = 17.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.07x = 29.09 × 17.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.07x = 501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.15/21.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.79

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