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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.24, 22.43 and 13.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.24, 22.43 and 13.93 is: 19.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.24 : 22.43 = 13.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.24/22.43 = 13.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.24x = 22.43 × 13.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.24x = 312.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.45/16.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.24

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