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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.21, 29.25 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.21, 29.25 and 16.83 is: 23.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.21 : 29.25 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.21/29.25 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.21x = 29.25 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.21x = 492.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492.19/21.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.21

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