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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.12, 29.15 and 16.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.12, 29.15 and 16.27 is: 22.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.12 : 29.15 = 16.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.12/29.15 = 16.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.12x = 29.15 × 16.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.12x = 474.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.27/21.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.46

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