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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.13, 24.15 and 12.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.13, 24.15 and 12.05 is: 18.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.13 : 24.15 = 12.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.13/24.15 = 12.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.13x = 24.15 × 12.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.13x = 290.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.89/16.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.04

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