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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.25, 29.33 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.25, 29.33 and 16.68 is: 23.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.25 : 29.33 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.25/29.33 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.25x = 29.33 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.25x = 489.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.31/21.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.02

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