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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.75, 30.01 and 17.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.75, 30.01 and 17.16 is: 23.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.75 : 30.01 = 17.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.75/30.01 = 17.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.75x = 30.01 × 17.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.75x = 514.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.99/21.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.67

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