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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.62, 22.86 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.62, 22.86 and 13.38 is: 18.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.62 : 22.86 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.62/22.86 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.62x = 22.86 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.62x = 305.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.87/16.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.40

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