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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.68, 32.58 and 17.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.68, 32.58 and 17.92 is: 26.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.68 : 32.58 = 17.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.68/32.58 = 17.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.68x = 32.58 × 17.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.68x = 583.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.83/21.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.93

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