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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.69, 32.50 and 17.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.69, 32.50 and 17.44 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.69 : 32.50 = 17.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.69/32.50 = 17.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.69x = 32.50 × 17.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.69x = 566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.80/21.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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