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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.62, 25.02 and 13.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.62, 25.02 and 13.44 is: 20.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.62 : 25.02 = 13.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.62/25.02 = 13.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.62x = 25.02 × 13.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.62x = 336.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.27/16.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.23

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