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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.30, 22.45 and 13.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.30, 22.45 and 13.06 is: 17.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.30 : 22.45 = 13.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.30/22.45 = 13.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.30x = 22.45 × 13.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.30x = 293.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.20/16.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.99

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