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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.82, 23.16 and 13.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.82, 23.16 and 13.74 is: 18.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.82 : 23.16 = 13.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.82/23.16 = 13.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.82x = 23.16 × 13.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.82x = 318.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.22/16.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.92

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