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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.50, 22.78 and 13.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.50, 22.78 and 13.79 is: 19.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.50 : 22.78 = 13.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.50/22.78 = 13.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.50x = 22.78 × 13.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.50x = 314.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314.14/16.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.04

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