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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.23, 29.37 and 16.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.23, 29.37 and 16.05 is: 22.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.23 : 29.37 = 16.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.23/29.37 = 16.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.23x = 29.37 × 16.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.23x = 471.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471.47/21.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.20

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