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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.60, 29.83 and 16.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.60, 29.83 and 16.17 is: 22.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.60 : 29.83 = 16.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.60/29.83 = 16.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.60x = 29.83 × 16.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.60x = 482.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.35/21.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.33

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