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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.21, 33.38 and 16.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.21, 33.38 and 16.01 is: 22.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.21 : 33.38 = 16.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.21/33.38 = 16.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.21x = 33.38 × 16.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.21x = 534.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.17/24.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.06

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