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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.10, 24.18 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.10, 24.18 and 12.11 is: 18.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.10 : 24.18 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.10/24.18 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.10x = 24.18 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.10x = 292.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.76/16.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.19

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