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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.06, 31.73 and 16.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.06, 31.73 and 16.02 is: 24.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.06 : 31.73 = 16.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.06/31.73 = 16.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.06x = 31.73 × 16.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.06x = 508.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508.23/21.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.13

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