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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.13, 24.23 and 8.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.13, 24.23 and 8.12 is: 12.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.13 : 24.23 = 8.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.13/24.23 = 8.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.13x = 24.23 × 8.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.13x = 196.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.65/16.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.20

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