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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.39, 32.02 and 17.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.39, 32.02 and 17.98 is: 26.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.39 : 32.02 = 17.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.39/32.02 = 17.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.39x = 32.02 × 17.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.39x = 575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.72/21.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.92

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