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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.81, 23.20 and 13.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.81, 23.20 and 13.74 is: 18.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.81 : 23.20 = 13.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.81/23.20 = 13.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.81x = 23.20 × 13.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.81x = 318.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.86/16.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.97

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