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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.90, 30.20 and 17.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.90, 30.20 and 17.29 is: 23.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.90 : 30.20 = 17.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.90/30.20 = 17.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.90x = 30.20 × 17.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.90x = 522.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.11/21.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.84

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