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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.06, 24.11 and 13.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.06, 24.11 and 13.21 is: 19.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.06 : 24.11 = 13.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.06/24.11 = 13.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.06x = 24.11 × 13.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.06x = 318.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.47/16.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.83

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