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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.45, 24.58 and 13.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.45, 24.58 and 13.90 is: 20.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.45 : 24.58 = 13.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.45/24.58 = 13.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.45x = 24.58 × 13.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.45x = 341.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.66/16.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.77

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