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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.56, 32.28 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.56, 32.28 and 16.18 is: 24.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.56 : 32.28 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.56/32.28 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.56x = 32.28 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.56x = 522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.29/21.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.22

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