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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.99, 30.36 and 16.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.99, 30.36 and 16.56 is: 22.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.99 : 30.36 = 16.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.99/30.36 = 16.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.99x = 30.36 × 16.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.99x = 502.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.76/21.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.86

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