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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.79, 25.18 and 13.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.79, 25.18 and 13.41 is: 20.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.79 : 25.18 = 13.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.79/25.18 = 13.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.79x = 25.18 × 13.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.79x = 337.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337.63/16.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.12

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