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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.06, 24.12 and 13.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.06, 24.12 and 13.54 is: 20.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.06 : 24.12 = 13.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.06/24.12 = 13.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.06x = 24.12 × 13.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.06x = 326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.52/16.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.33

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