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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.30, 29.42 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.30, 29.42 and 17.22 is: 23.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.30 : 29.42 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.30/29.42 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.30x = 29.42 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.30x = 506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506.80/21.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.79

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