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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.04, 31.55 and 16.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.04, 31.55 and 16.54 is: 24.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.04 : 31.55 = 16.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.04/31.55 = 16.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.04x = 31.55 × 16.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.04x = 521.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.75/21.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.80

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