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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.02, 24.01 and 8.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.02, 24.01 and 8.79 is: 13.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.02 : 24.01 = 8.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.02/24.01 = 8.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.02x = 24.01 × 8.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.02x = 211.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.00/16.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.18

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