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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.88, 23.24 and 13.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.88, 23.24 and 13.95 is: 19.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.88 : 23.24 = 13.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.88/23.24 = 13.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.88x = 23.24 × 13.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.88x = 324.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.13/16.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.21

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