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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.03, 28.98 and 16.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.03, 28.98 and 16.95 is: 23.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.03 : 28.98 = 16.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.03/28.98 = 16.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.03x = 28.98 × 16.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.03x = 491.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.21/21.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.36

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