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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.84, 30.12 and 16.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.84, 30.12 and 16.98 is: 23.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.84 : 30.12 = 16.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.84/30.12 = 16.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.84x = 30.12 × 16.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.84x = 511.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.44/21.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.42

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