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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.41, 32.10 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.41, 32.10 and 16.92 is: 25.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.41 : 32.10 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.41/32.10 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.41x = 32.10 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.41x = 543.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543.07/21.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.37

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