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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.92, 25.34 and 13.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.92, 25.34 and 13.54 is: 20.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.92 : 25.34 = 13.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.92/25.34 = 13.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.92x = 25.34 × 13.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.92x = 343.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.10/16.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.28

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