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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.98, 32.84 and 17.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.98, 32.84 and 17.48 is: 26.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.98 : 32.84 = 17.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.98/32.84 = 17.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.98x = 32.84 × 17.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.98x = 573.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.79/21.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.11

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