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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.27, 24.23 and 16.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.27, 24.23 and 16.21 is: 24.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.27 : 24.23 = 16.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.27/24.23 = 16.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.27x = 24.23 × 16.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.27x = 392.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.77/16.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.14

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