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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.32, 24.42 and 12.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.32, 24.42 and 12.78 is: 19.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.32 : 24.42 = 12.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.32/24.42 = 12.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.32x = 24.42 × 12.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.32x = 312.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.09/16.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.12

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