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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.20, 24.28 and 12.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.20, 24.28 and 12.18 is: 18.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.20 : 24.28 = 12.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.20/24.28 = 12.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.20x = 24.28 × 12.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.20x = 295.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.73/16.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.25

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