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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.26, 32.04 and 17.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.26, 32.04 and 17.90 is: 26.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.26 : 32.04 = 17.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.26/32.04 = 17.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.26x = 32.04 × 17.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.26x = 573.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.52/21.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.98

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