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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.62, 24.83 and 13.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.62, 24.83 and 13.89 is: 20.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.62 : 24.83 = 13.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.62/24.83 = 13.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.62x = 24.83 × 13.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.62x = 344.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.91/16.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.75

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