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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.48, 32.16 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.48, 32.16 and 16.32 is: 24.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.48 : 32.16 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.48/32.16 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.48x = 32.16 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.48x = 524.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524.85/21.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.43

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