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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.82, 30.09 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.82, 30.09 and 16.36 is: 22.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.82 : 30.09 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.82/30.09 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.82x = 30.09 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.82x = 492.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492.27/21.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.56

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