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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.90, 32.79 and 17.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.90, 32.79 and 17.04 is: 25.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.90 : 32.79 = 17.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.90/32.79 = 17.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.90x = 32.79 × 17.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.90x = 558.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.74/21.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.51

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