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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.06, 24.10 and 12.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.06, 24.10 and 12.46 is: 18.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.06 : 24.10 = 12.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.06/24.10 = 12.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.06x = 24.10 × 12.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.06x = 300.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.29/16.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.70

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