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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.14, 24.10 and 13.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.14, 24.10 and 13.30 is: 19.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.14 : 24.10 = 13.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.14/24.10 = 13.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.14x = 24.10 × 13.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.14x = 320.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.47/16.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.85

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