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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.40, 24.60 and 16.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.40, 24.60 and 16.12 is: 24.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.40 : 24.60 = 16.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.40/24.60 = 16.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.40x = 24.60 × 16.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.40x = 396.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.49/16.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.18

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