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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.88, 30.12 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.88, 30.12 and 16.68 is: 22.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.88 : 30.12 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.88/30.12 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.88x = 30.12 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.88x = 502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.40/21.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.96

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