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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.98, 32.90 and 17.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.98, 32.90 and 17.67 is: 26.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.98 : 32.90 = 17.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.98/32.90 = 17.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.98x = 32.90 × 17.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.98x = 581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.34/21.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.45

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