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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.53, 24.74 and 13.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.53, 24.74 and 13.66 is: 20.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.53 : 24.74 = 13.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.53/24.74 = 13.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.53x = 24.74 × 13.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.53x = 337.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.95/16.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.44

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