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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.19, 31.66 and 17.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.19, 31.66 and 17.80 is: 26.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.19 : 31.66 = 17.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.19/31.66 = 17.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.19x = 31.66 × 17.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.19x = 563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.55/21.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.59

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