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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.69, 25.08 and 13.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.69, 25.08 and 13.35 is: 20.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.69 : 25.08 = 13.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.69/25.08 = 13.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.69x = 25.08 × 13.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.69x = 334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.82/16.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.06

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