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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.60, 29.73 and 16.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.60, 29.73 and 16.13 is: 22.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.60 : 29.73 = 16.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.60/29.73 = 16.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.60x = 29.73 × 16.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.60x = 479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479.68/21.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.21

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