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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.04, 21.02 and 16.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.04, 21.02 and 16.04 is: 21.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.04 : 21.02 = 16.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.04/21.02 = 16.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.04x = 21.02 × 16.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.04x = 337.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.16/16.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.02

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