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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.59, 29.81 and 17.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.59, 29.81 and 17.99 is: 24.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.59 : 29.81 = 17.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.59/29.81 = 17.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.59x = 29.81 × 17.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.59x = 536.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536.28/21.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.84

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