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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.15, 24.21 and 13.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.15, 24.21 and 13.15 is: 19.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.15 : 24.21 = 13.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.15/24.21 = 13.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.15x = 24.21 × 13.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.15x = 318.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.36/16.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.71

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