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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.63, 24.95 and 13.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.63, 24.95 and 13.93 is: 20.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.63 : 24.95 = 13.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.63/24.95 = 13.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.63x = 24.95 × 13.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.63x = 347.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.53/16.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.90

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