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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.14, 31.56 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.14, 31.56 and 17.76 is: 26.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.14 : 31.56 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.14/31.56 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.14x = 31.56 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.14x = 560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560.51/21.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.51

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