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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.69, 29.88 and 17.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.69, 29.88 and 17.10 is: 23.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.69 : 29.88 = 17.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.69/29.88 = 17.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.69x = 29.88 × 17.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.69x = 510.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510.95/21.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.56

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