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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.19, 24.23 and 13.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.19, 24.23 and 13.90 is: 20.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.19 : 24.23 = 13.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.19/24.23 = 13.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.19x = 24.23 × 13.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.19x = 336.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.73/16.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.80

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