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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.36, 29.46 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.36, 29.46 and 17.76 is: 24.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.36 : 29.46 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.36/29.46 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.36x = 29.46 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.36x = 523.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.21/21.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.49

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