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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.39, 32.05 and 16.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.39, 32.05 and 16.30 is: 24.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.39 : 32.05 = 16.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.39/32.05 = 16.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.39x = 32.05 × 16.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.39x = 522.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.30/21.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.42

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