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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.07, 31.49 and 17.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.07, 31.49 and 17.07 is: 25.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.07 : 31.49 = 17.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.07/31.49 = 17.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.07x = 31.49 × 17.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.07x = 537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537.53/21.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.51

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