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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.32, 32.02 and 16.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.32, 32.02 and 16.52 is: 24.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.32 : 32.02 = 16.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.32/32.02 = 16.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.32x = 32.02 × 16.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.32x = 528.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528.97/21.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.81

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