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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.08, 29.12 and 17.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.08, 29.12 and 17.24 is: 23.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.08 : 29.12 = 17.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.08/29.12 = 17.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.08x = 29.12 × 17.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.08x = 501.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.80/21.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.80

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