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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.40, 32.05 and 16.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.40, 32.05 and 16.04 is: 24.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.40 : 32.05 = 16.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.40/32.05 = 16.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.40x = 32.05 × 16.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.40x = 514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.18/21.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.03

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