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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.06, 24.02 and 12.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.06, 24.02 and 12.44 is: 18.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.06 : 24.02 = 12.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.06/24.02 = 12.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.06x = 24.02 × 12.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.06x = 298.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.81/16.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.61

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