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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.81, 23.15 and 13.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.81, 23.15 and 13.37 is: 18.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.81 : 23.15 = 13.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.81/23.15 = 13.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.81x = 23.15 × 13.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.81x = 309.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.43/16.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.41

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