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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.55, 29.70 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.55, 29.70 and 16.93 is: 23.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.55 : 29.70 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.55/29.70 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.55x = 29.70 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.55x = 502.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.82/21.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.33

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