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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.20, 24.18 and 16.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.20, 24.18 and 16.16 is: 24.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.20 : 24.18 = 16.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.20/24.18 = 16.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.20x = 24.18 × 16.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.20x = 390.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390.75/16.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.12

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