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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.02, 24 and 13.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.02, 24 and 13.01 is: 19.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.02 : 24 = 13.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.02/24 = 13.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.02x = 24 × 13.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.02x = 312.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.12/16.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.48

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