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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.09, 24.12 and 8.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.09, 24.12 and 8.06 is: 12.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.09 : 24.12 = 8.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.09/24.12 = 8.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.09x = 24.12 × 8.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.09x = 194.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.47/16.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.09

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