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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.97, 30.33 and 16.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.97, 30.33 and 16.52 is: 22.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.97 : 30.33 = 16.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.97/30.33 = 16.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.97x = 30.33 × 16.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.97x = 500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.90/21.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.80

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