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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.44, 24.63 and 12.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.44, 24.63 and 12.15 is: 18.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.44 : 24.63 = 12.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.44/24.63 = 12.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.44x = 24.63 × 12.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.44x = 299.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.25/16.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.20

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