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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.59, 29.76 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.59, 29.76 and 16.66 is: 22.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.59 : 29.76 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.59/29.76 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.59x = 29.76 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.59x = 495.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.80/21.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.96

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