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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.96, 32.94 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.96, 32.94 and 16.28 is: 24.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.96 : 32.94 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.96/32.94 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.96x = 32.94 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.96x = 536.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536.26/21.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.42

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