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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.28, 24.40 and 12.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.28, 24.40 and 12.47 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.28 : 24.40 = 12.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.28/24.40 = 12.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.28x = 24.40 × 12.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.28x = 304.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.21/16.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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