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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.29, 24.40 and 12.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.29, 24.40 and 12.02 is: 17.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.29 : 24.40 = 12.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.29/24.40 = 12.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.29x = 24.40 × 12.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.29x = 293.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.14/16.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.99

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