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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.13, 29.12 and 17.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.13, 29.12 and 17.03 is: 23.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.13 : 29.12 = 17.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.13/29.12 = 17.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.13x = 29.12 × 17.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.13x = 495.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.91/21.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.47

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