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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.33, 32.16 and 17.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.33, 32.16 and 17.99 is: 27.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.33 : 32.16 = 17.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.33/32.16 = 17.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.33x = 32.16 × 17.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.33x = 578.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.59/21.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.13

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