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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.34, 29.37 and 17.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.34, 29.37 and 17.84 is: 24.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.34 : 29.37 = 17.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.34/29.37 = 17.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.34x = 29.37 × 17.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.34x = 523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.97/21.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.56

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