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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.84, 25.24 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.84, 25.24 and 13.28 is: 19.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.84 : 25.24 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.84/25.24 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.84x = 25.24 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.84x = 335.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335.19/16.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.90

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