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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.34, 29.41 and 16.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.34, 29.41 and 16.75 is: 23.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.34 : 29.41 = 16.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.34/29.41 = 16.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.34x = 29.41 × 16.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.34x = 492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492.62/21.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.08

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