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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.21, 29.29 and 17.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.21, 29.29 and 17.56 is: 24.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.21 : 29.29 = 17.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.21/29.29 = 17.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.21x = 29.29 × 17.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.21x = 514.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.33/21.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.25

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