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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.90, 30.17 and 17.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.90, 30.17 and 17.58 is: 24.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.90 : 30.17 = 17.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.90/30.17 = 17.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.90x = 30.17 × 17.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.90x = 530.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.39/21.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.22

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