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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.82, 25.20 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.82, 25.20 and 13.28 is: 19.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.82 : 25.20 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.82/25.20 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.82x = 25.20 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.82x = 334.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.66/16.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.90

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