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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.38, 24.62 and 13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.38, 24.62 and 13 is: 19.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.38 : 24.62 = 13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.38/24.62 = 13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.38x = 24.62 × 13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.38x = 320.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.06/16.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.54

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