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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.54, 24.84 and 13.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.54, 24.84 and 13.16 is: 19.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.54 : 24.84 = 13.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.54/24.84 = 13.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.54x = 24.84 × 13.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.54x = 326.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.96/16.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.77

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