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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.59, 24.86 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.59, 24.86 and 13.38 is: 20.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.59 : 24.86 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.59/24.86 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.59x = 24.86 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.59x = 332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332.56/16.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.05

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