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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.30, 24.56 and 13.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.30, 24.56 and 13.30 is: 20.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.30 : 24.56 = 13.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.30/24.56 = 13.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.30x = 24.56 × 13.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.30x = 326.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.65/16.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.04

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