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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.01, 24 and 12.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.01, 24 and 12.19 is: 18.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.01 : 24 = 12.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.01/24 = 12.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.01x = 24 × 12.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.01x = 292.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.56/16.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.27

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