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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.68, 29.89 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.68, 29.89 and 16.93 is: 23.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.68 : 29.89 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.68/29.89 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.68x = 29.89 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.68x = 505.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.89/21.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.34

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