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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.64, 22.96 and 13.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.64, 22.96 and 13.76 is: 18.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.64 : 22.96 = 13.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.64/22.96 = 13.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.64x = 22.96 × 13.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.64x = 315.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.93/16.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.99

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