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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.12, 29.12 and 16.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.12, 29.12 and 16.51 is: 22.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.12 : 29.12 = 16.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.12/29.12 = 16.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.12x = 29.12 × 16.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.12x = 480.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.74/21.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.76

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