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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.96, 32.90 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.96, 32.90 and 17.66 is: 26.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.96 : 32.90 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.96/32.90 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.96x = 32.90 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.96x = 580.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.85/21.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.46

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