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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.20, 24.19 and 16.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.20, 24.19 and 16.08 is: 24.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.20 : 24.19 = 16.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.20/24.19 = 16.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.20x = 24.19 × 16.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.20x = 388.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.98/16.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.01

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