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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.40, 29.46 and 16.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.40, 29.46 and 16.52 is: 22.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.40 : 29.46 = 16.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.40/29.46 = 16.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.40x = 29.46 × 16.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.40x = 486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.68/21.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.74

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