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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.45, 29.60 and 16.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.45, 29.60 and 16.03 is: 22.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.45 : 29.60 = 16.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.45/29.60 = 16.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.45x = 29.60 × 16.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.45x = 474.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.49/21.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.12

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