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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.51, 29.65 and 16.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.51, 29.65 and 16.35 is: 22.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.51 : 29.65 = 16.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.51/29.65 = 16.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.51x = 29.65 × 16.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.51x = 484.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.78/21.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.54

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