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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.37, 29.35 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.37, 29.35 and 17.46 is: 23.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.37 : 29.35 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.37/29.35 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.37x = 29.35 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.37x = 512.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512.45/21.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.98

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