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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.90, 30.21 and 17.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.90, 30.21 and 17.82 is: 24.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.90 : 30.21 = 17.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.90/30.21 = 17.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.90x = 30.21 × 17.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.90x = 538.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.28/21.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.57

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