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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.33, 32.09 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.33, 32.09 and 17.96 is: 27.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.33 : 32.09 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.33/32.09 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.33x = 32.09 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.33x = 576.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576.09/21.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.01

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