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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.92, 30.17 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.92, 30.17 and 17.30 is: 23.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.92 : 30.17 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.92/30.17 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.92x = 30.17 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.92x = 522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.06/21.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.82

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