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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.63, 24.97 and 13.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.63, 24.97 and 13.42 is: 20.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.63 : 24.97 = 13.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.63/24.97 = 13.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.63x = 24.97 × 13.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.63x = 335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335.10/16.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.15

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