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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.88, 30.17 and 16.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.88, 30.17 and 16.07 is: 22.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.88 : 30.17 = 16.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.88/30.17 = 16.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.88x = 30.17 × 16.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.88x = 484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.72/21.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.16

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