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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.34, 24.47 and 12.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.34, 24.47 and 12.34 is: 18.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.34 : 24.47 = 12.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.34/24.47 = 12.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.34x = 24.47 × 12.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.34x = 301.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.78/16.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.47

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