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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.54, 32.43 and 16.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.54, 32.43 and 16.53 is: 24.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.54 : 32.43 = 16.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.54/32.43 = 16.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.54x = 32.43 × 16.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.54x = 535.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.99/21.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.88

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