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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.22, 29.25 and 16.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.22, 29.25 and 16.61 is: 22.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.22 : 29.25 = 16.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.22/29.25 = 16.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.22x = 29.25 × 16.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.22x = 485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485.70/21.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.89

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