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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.20, 24.15 and 13.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.20, 24.15 and 13.95 is: 20.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.20 : 24.15 = 13.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.20/24.15 = 13.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.20x = 24.15 × 13.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.20x = 336.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.89/16.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.80

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