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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.80, 30.08 and 16.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.80, 30.08 and 16.94 is: 23.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.80 : 30.08 = 16.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.80/30.08 = 16.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.80x = 30.08 × 16.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.80x = 509.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509.56/21.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.37

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