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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.52, 29.67 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.52, 29.67 and 16.32 is: 22.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.52 : 29.67 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.52/29.67 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.52x = 29.67 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.52x = 484.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.21/21.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.50

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