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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.29, 31.89 and 16.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.29, 31.89 and 16.23 is: 24.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.29 : 31.89 = 16.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.29/31.89 = 16.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.29x = 31.89 × 16.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.29x = 517.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.57/21.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.32

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