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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.13, 24.15 and 12.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.13, 24.15 and 12.35 is: 18.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.13 : 24.15 = 12.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.13/24.15 = 12.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.13x = 24.15 × 12.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.13x = 298.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.25/16.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.49

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