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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.10, 29.06 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.10, 29.06 and 17.46 is: 24.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.10 : 29.06 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.10/29.06 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.10x = 29.06 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.10x = 507.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507.39/21.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.05

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