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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.13, 24.15 and 12.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.13, 24.15 and 12.31 is: 18.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.13 : 24.15 = 12.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.13/24.15 = 12.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.13x = 24.15 × 12.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.13x = 297.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.34/16.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.43

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