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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.31, 24.42 and 12.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.31, 24.42 and 12.03 is: 18.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.31 : 24.42 = 12.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.31/24.42 = 12.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.31x = 24.42 × 12.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.31x = 293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.77/16.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.02

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