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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.70, 29.95 and 16.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.70, 29.95 and 16.25 is: 22.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.70 : 29.95 = 16.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.70/29.95 = 16.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.70x = 29.95 × 16.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.70x = 486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.59/21.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.42

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