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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.29, 29.42 and 16.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.29, 29.42 and 16.10 is: 22.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.29 : 29.42 = 16.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.29/29.42 = 16.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.29x = 29.42 × 16.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.29x = 473.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.49/21.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.24

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