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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.12, 29.18 and 17.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.12, 29.18 and 17.48 is: 24.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.12 : 29.18 = 17.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.12/29.18 = 17.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.12x = 29.18 × 17.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.12x = 510.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510.07/21.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.15

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