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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.64, 32.33 and 16.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.64, 32.33 and 16.24 is: 24.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.64 : 32.33 = 16.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.64/32.33 = 16.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.64x = 32.33 × 16.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.64x = 525.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.04/21.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.26

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