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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.28, 24.38 and 13.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.28, 24.38 and 13.60 is: 20.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.28 : 24.38 = 13.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.28/24.38 = 13.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.28x = 24.38 × 13.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.28x = 331.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.57/16.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.37

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