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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.30, 24.42 and 12.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.30, 24.42 and 12.29 is: 18.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.30 : 24.42 = 12.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.30/24.42 = 12.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.30x = 24.42 × 12.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.30x = 300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.12/16.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.42

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