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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.35, 22.50 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.35, 22.50 and 13.11 is: 18.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.35 : 22.50 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.35/22.50 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.35x = 22.50 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.35x = 294.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.98/16.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.04

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