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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.89, 32.77 and 17.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.89, 32.77 and 17.57 is: 26.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.89 : 32.77 = 17.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.89/32.77 = 17.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.89x = 32.77 × 17.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.89x = 575.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.87/21.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.30

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