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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.57, 32.22 and 17.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.57, 32.22 and 17.49 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.57 : 32.22 = 17.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.57/32.22 = 17.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.57x = 32.22 × 17.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.57x = 563.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.53/21.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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