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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.68, 29.88 and 16.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.68, 29.88 and 16.84 is: 23.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.68 : 29.88 = 16.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.68/29.88 = 16.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.68x = 29.88 × 16.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.68x = 503.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.18/21.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.21

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