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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.82, 32.67 and 16.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.82, 32.67 and 16.46 is: 24.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.82 : 32.67 = 16.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.82/32.67 = 16.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.82x = 32.67 × 16.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.82x = 537.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537.75/21.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.64

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