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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.25, 31.84 and 16.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.25, 31.84 and 16.15 is: 24.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.25 : 31.84 = 16.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.25/31.84 = 16.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.25x = 31.84 × 16.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.25x = 514.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.22/21.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.20

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