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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.12, 24.20 and 8.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.12, 24.20 and 8.52 is: 12.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.12 : 24.20 = 8.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.12/24.20 = 8.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.12x = 24.20 × 8.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.12x = 206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206.18/16.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.79

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