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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.17, 31.71 and 16.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.17, 31.71 and 16.67 is: 24.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.17 : 31.71 = 16.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.17/31.71 = 16.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.17x = 31.71 × 16.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.17x = 528.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528.61/21.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.97

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