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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.18, 24.24 and 13.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.18, 24.24 and 13.50 is: 20.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.18 : 24.24 = 13.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.18/24.24 = 13.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.18x = 24.24 × 13.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.18x = 327.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.24/16.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.22

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