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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.69, 32.49 and 16.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.69, 32.49 and 16.38 is: 24.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.69 : 32.49 = 16.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.69/32.49 = 16.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.69x = 32.49 × 16.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.69x = 532.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532.19/21.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.54

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