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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.18, 29.25 and 17.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.18, 29.25 and 17.09 is: 23.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.18 : 29.25 = 17.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.18/29.25 = 17.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.18x = 29.25 × 17.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.18x = 499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.74/21.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.59

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