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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.83, 25.31 and 13.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.83, 25.31 and 13.41 is: 20.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.83 : 25.31 = 13.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.83/25.31 = 13.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.83x = 25.31 × 13.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.83x = 339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.50/16.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.17

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