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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.75, 32.64 and 17.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.75, 32.64 and 17.29 is: 25.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.75 : 32.64 = 17.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.75/32.64 = 17.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.75x = 32.64 × 17.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.75x = 564.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564.35/21.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.95

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