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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.75, 25.10 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.75, 25.10 and 13.38 is: 20.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.75 : 25.10 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.75/25.10 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.75x = 25.10 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.75x = 335.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335.84/16.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.05

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