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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.42, 24.65 and 13.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.42, 24.65 and 13.58 is: 20.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.42 : 24.65 = 13.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.42/24.65 = 13.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.42x = 24.65 × 13.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.42x = 334.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.75/16.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.39

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