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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.60, 22.90 and 13.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.60, 22.90 and 13.33 is: 18.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.60 : 22.90 = 13.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.60/22.90 = 13.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.60x = 22.90 × 13.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.60x = 305.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.26/16.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.39

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