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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.84, 25.29 and 13.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.84, 25.29 and 13.06 is: 19.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.84 : 25.29 = 13.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.84/25.29 = 13.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.84x = 25.29 × 13.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.84x = 330.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.37/16.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.62

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