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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.71, 25.02 and 13.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.71, 25.02 and 13.14 is: 19.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.71 : 25.02 = 13.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.71/25.02 = 13.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.71x = 25.02 × 13.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.71x = 328.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328.76/16.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.67

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