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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.06, 31.59 and 16.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.06, 31.59 and 16.79 is: 25.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.06 : 31.59 = 16.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.06/31.59 = 16.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.06x = 31.59 × 16.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.06x = 530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.24/21.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.18

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