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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.58, 22.81 and 13.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.58, 22.81 and 13.44 is: 18.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.58 : 22.81 = 13.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.58/22.81 = 13.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.58x = 22.81 × 13.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.58x = 306.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306.39/16.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.48

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