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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.10, 24.12 and 8.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.10, 24.12 and 8.49 is: 12.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.10 : 24.12 = 8.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.10/24.12 = 8.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.10x = 24.12 × 8.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.10x = 204.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.78/16.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.72

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