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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.67, 24.96 and 13.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.67, 24.96 and 13.29 is: 19.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.67 : 24.96 = 13.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.67/24.96 = 13.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.67x = 24.96 × 13.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.67x = 331.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331.72/16.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.91

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