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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.08, 24.12 and 4.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.08, 24.12 and 4.67 is: 7.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.08 : 24.12 = 4.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.08/24.12 = 4.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.08x = 24.12 × 4.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.08x = 112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112.64/16.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.01

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