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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.11, 29.15 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.11, 29.15 and 17.22 is: 23.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.11 : 29.15 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.11/29.15 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.11x = 29.15 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.11x = 501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.96/21.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.78

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