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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.65, 24.85 and 13.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.65, 24.85 and 13.80 is: 20.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.65 : 24.85 = 13.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.65/24.85 = 13.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.65x = 24.85 × 13.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.65x = 342.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.81/16.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.60

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