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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.95, 25.41 and 13.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.95, 25.41 and 13.14 is: 19.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.95 : 25.41 = 13.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.95/25.41 = 13.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.95x = 25.41 × 13.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.95x = 333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.89/16.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.70

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