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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.61, 24.87 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.61, 24.87 and 13.57 is: 20.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.61 : 24.87 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.61/24.87 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.61x = 24.87 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.61x = 337.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.49/16.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.32

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