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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.39, 29.49 and 16.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.39, 29.49 and 16.53 is: 22.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.39 : 29.49 = 16.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.39/29.49 = 16.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.39x = 29.49 × 16.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.39x = 487.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.47/21.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.79

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