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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.33, 31.93 and 17.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.33, 31.93 and 17.35 is: 25.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.33 : 31.93 = 17.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.33/31.93 = 17.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.33x = 31.93 × 17.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.33x = 553.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.86/21.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.97

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