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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.30, 29.34 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.30, 29.34 and 17.66 is: 24.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.30 : 29.34 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.30/29.34 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.30x = 29.34 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.30x = 518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518.00/21.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.32

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