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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.85, 23.22 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.85, 23.22 and 13.20 is: 18.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.85 : 23.22 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.85/23.22 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.85x = 23.22 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.85x = 306.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306.50/16.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.19

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