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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.59, 29.82 and 16.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.59, 29.82 and 16.12 is: 22.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.59 : 29.82 = 16.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.59/29.82 = 16.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.59x = 29.82 × 16.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.59x = 480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.62/21.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.27

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