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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.78, 30.11 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.78, 30.11 and 16.92 is: 23.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.78 : 30.11 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.78/30.11 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.78x = 30.11 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.78x = 509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509.38/21.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.39

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