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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.10, 24.12 and 13.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.10, 24.12 and 13.44 is: 20.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.10 : 24.12 = 13.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.10/24.12 = 13.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.10x = 24.12 × 13.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.10x = 324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.17/16.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.13

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