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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.62, 22.91 and 13.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.62, 22.91 and 13.54 is: 18.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.62 : 22.91 = 13.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.62/22.91 = 13.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.62x = 22.91 × 13.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.62x = 310.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.20/16.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.66

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