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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.24, 24.31 and 12.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.24, 24.31 and 12.83 is: 19.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.24 : 24.31 = 12.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.24/24.31 = 12.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.24x = 24.31 × 12.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.24x = 311.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.90/16.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.21

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