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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.36, 24.59 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.36, 24.59 and 12.57 is: 18.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.36 : 24.59 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.36/24.59 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.36x = 24.59 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.36x = 309.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.10/16.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.89

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