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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.41, 32.15 and 17.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.41, 32.15 and 17.61 is: 26.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.41 : 32.15 = 17.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.41/32.15 = 17.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.41x = 32.15 × 17.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.41x = 566.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.16/21.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.44

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