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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.28, 29.40 and 17.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.28, 29.40 and 17.82 is: 24.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.28 : 29.40 = 17.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.28/29.40 = 17.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.28x = 29.40 × 17.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.28x = 523.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.91/21.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.62

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