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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.23, 29.22 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.23, 29.22 and 17.31 is: 23.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.23 : 29.22 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.23/29.22 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.23x = 29.22 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.23x = 505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.80/21.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.82

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