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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.75, 32.51 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.75, 32.51 and 17.22 is: 25.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.75 : 32.51 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.75/32.51 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.75x = 32.51 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.75x = 559.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559.74/21.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.73

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