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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.68, 23 and 13.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.68, 23 and 13.44 is: 18.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.68 : 23 = 13.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.68/23 = 13.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.68x = 23 × 13.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.68x = 309.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.12/16.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.53

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