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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.79, 32.61 and 17.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.79, 32.61 and 17.54 is: 26.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.79 : 32.61 = 17.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.79/32.61 = 17.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.79x = 32.61 × 17.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.79x = 571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571.98/21.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.25

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