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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.73, 29.99 and 17.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.73, 29.99 and 17.63 is: 24.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.73 : 29.99 = 17.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.73/29.99 = 17.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.73x = 29.99 × 17.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.73x = 528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528.72/21.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.33

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