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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.05, 31.67 and 16.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.05, 31.67 and 16.04 is: 24.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.05 : 31.67 = 16.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.05/31.67 = 16.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.05x = 31.67 × 16.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.05x = 507.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507.75/21.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.13

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