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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.77, 32.57 and 16.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.77, 32.57 and 16.67 is: 24.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.77 : 32.57 = 16.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.77/32.57 = 16.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.77x = 32.57 × 16.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.77x = 542.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.70/21.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.93

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