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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.44, 24.65 and 13.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.44, 24.65 and 13.91 is: 20.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.44 : 24.65 = 13.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.44/24.65 = 13.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.44x = 24.65 × 13.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.44x = 342.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.69/16.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.84

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