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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.04, 24.02 and 12.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.04, 24.02 and 12.82 is: 19.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.04 : 24.02 = 12.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.04/24.02 = 12.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.04x = 24.02 × 12.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.04x = 307.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.94/16.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.20

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