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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.25, 24.40 and 13.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.25, 24.40 and 13.87 is: 20.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.25 : 24.40 = 13.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.25/24.40 = 13.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.25x = 24.40 × 13.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.25x = 338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.48/16.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.83

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