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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.53, 24.92 and 13.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.53, 24.92 and 13.88 is: 20.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.53 : 24.92 = 13.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.53/24.92 = 13.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.53x = 24.92 × 13.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.53x = 345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.70/16.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.91

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