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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.44, 24.69 and 12.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.44, 24.69 and 12.18 is: 18.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.44 : 24.69 = 12.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.44/24.69 = 12.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.44x = 24.69 × 12.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.44x = 300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.72/16.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.29

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