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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.26, 29.36 and 17.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.26, 29.36 and 17.83 is: 24.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.26 : 29.36 = 17.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.26/29.36 = 17.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.26x = 29.36 × 17.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.26x = 523.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.61/21.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.63

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