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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.24, 29.38 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.24, 29.38 and 16.44 is: 22.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.24 : 29.38 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.24/29.38 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.24x = 29.38 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.24x = 483.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.01/21.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.74

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