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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.58, 32.29 and 16.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.58, 32.29 and 16.73 is: 25.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.58 : 32.29 = 16.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.58/32.29 = 16.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.58x = 32.29 × 16.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.58x = 540.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.01/21.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.03

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