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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.76, 29.98 and 16.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.76, 29.98 and 16.84 is: 23.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.76 : 29.98 = 16.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.76/29.98 = 16.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.76x = 29.98 × 16.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.76x = 504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.86/21.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.20

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