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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.20, 24.20 and 12.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.20, 24.20 and 12.20 is: 18.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.20 : 24.20 = 12.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.20/24.20 = 12.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.20x = 24.20 × 12.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.20x = 295.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.24/16.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.22

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