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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.72, 29.86 and 16.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.72, 29.86 and 16.86 is: 23.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.72 : 29.86 = 16.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.72/29.86 = 16.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.72x = 29.86 × 16.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.72x = 503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.44/21.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.18

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