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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.40, 24.60 and 13.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.40, 24.60 and 13.40 is: 20.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.40 : 24.60 = 13.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.40/24.60 = 13.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.40x = 24.60 × 13.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.40x = 329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329.66/16.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.10

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