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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.06, 24.07 and 8.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.06, 24.07 and 8.05 is: 12.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.06 : 24.07 = 8.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.06/24.07 = 8.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.06x = 24.07 × 8.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.06x = 193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193.60/16.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.06

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