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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.03, 24.01 and 12.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.03, 24.01 and 12.00 is: 17.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.03 : 24.01 = 12.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.03/24.01 = 12.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.03x = 24.01 × 12.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.03x = 288.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.00/16.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.97

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