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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.62, 29.84 and 16.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.62, 29.84 and 16.77 is: 23.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.62 : 29.84 = 16.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.62/29.84 = 16.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.62x = 29.84 × 16.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.62x = 500.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.33/21.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.15

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