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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.92, 32.88 and 17.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.92, 32.88 and 17.61 is: 26.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.92 : 32.88 = 17.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.92/32.88 = 17.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.92x = 32.88 × 17.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.92x = 579.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.02/21.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.42

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