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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.08, 24.08 and 13.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.08, 24.08 and 13.06 is: 19.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.08 : 24.08 = 13.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.08/24.08 = 13.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.08x = 24.08 × 13.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.08x = 314.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314.48/16.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.56

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