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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.91, 30.18 and 17.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.91, 30.18 and 17.29 is: 23.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.91 : 30.18 = 17.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.91/30.18 = 17.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.91x = 30.18 × 17.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.91x = 521.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.81/21.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.82

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