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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.63, 32.37 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.63, 32.37 and 16.20 is: 24.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.63 : 32.37 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.63/32.37 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.63x = 32.37 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.63x = 524.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524.39/21.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.24

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