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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.41, 29.51 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.41, 29.51 and 17.30 is: 23.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.41 : 29.51 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.41/29.51 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.41x = 29.51 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.41x = 510.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510.29/21.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.84

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