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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.35, 22.51 and 13.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.35, 22.51 and 13.27 is: 18.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.35 : 22.51 = 13.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.35/22.51 = 13.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.35x = 22.51 × 13.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.35x = 298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.60/16.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.27

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