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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.32, 32.10 and 16.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.32, 32.10 and 16.54 is: 24.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.32 : 32.10 = 16.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.32/32.10 = 16.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.32x = 32.10 × 16.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.32x = 530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.88/21.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.90

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