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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.56, 29.73 and 17.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.56, 29.73 and 17.47 is: 24.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.56 : 29.73 = 17.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.56/29.73 = 17.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.56x = 29.73 × 17.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.56x = 519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519.38/21.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.10

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