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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.92, 30.19 and 17.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.92, 30.19 and 17.06 is: 23.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.92 : 30.19 = 17.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.92/30.19 = 17.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.92x = 30.19 × 17.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.92x = 514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.96/21.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.49

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