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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.75, 32.65 and 17.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.75, 32.65 and 17.26 is: 25.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.75 : 32.65 = 17.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.75/32.65 = 17.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.75x = 32.65 × 17.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.75x = 563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.69/21.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.91

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