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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.07, 29.06 and 16.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.07, 29.06 and 16.22 is: 22.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.07 : 29.06 = 16.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.07/29.06 = 16.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.07x = 29.06 × 16.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.07x = 471.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471.35/21.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.37

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