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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.63, 29.86 and 17.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.63, 29.86 and 17.04 is: 23.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.63 : 29.86 = 17.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.63/29.86 = 17.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.63x = 29.86 × 17.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.63x = 508.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508.77/21.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.52

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