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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.31, 24.39 and 13.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.31, 24.39 and 13.40 is: 20.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.31 : 24.39 = 13.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.31/24.39 = 13.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.31x = 24.39 × 13.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.31x = 326.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.89/16.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.05

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