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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.73, 29.96 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.73, 29.96 and 16.28 is: 22.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.73 : 29.96 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.73/29.96 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.73x = 29.96 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.73x = 487.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.75/21.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.45

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