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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.19, 24.18 and 13.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.19, 24.18 and 13.67 is: 20.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.19 : 24.18 = 13.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.19/24.18 = 13.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.19x = 24.18 × 13.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.19x = 330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.54/16.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.42

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