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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.21, 24.21 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.21, 24.21 and 12.11 is: 18.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.21 : 24.21 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.21/24.21 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.21x = 24.21 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.21x = 293.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.18/16.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.09

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