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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.99, 30.31 and 16.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.99, 30.31 and 16.54 is: 22.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.99 : 30.31 = 16.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.99/30.31 = 16.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.99x = 30.31 × 16.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.99x = 501.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.21/21.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.79

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