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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.48, 24.72 and 12.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.48, 24.72 and 12.65 is: 18.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.48 : 24.72 = 12.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.48/24.72 = 12.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.48x = 24.72 × 12.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.48x = 312.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.71/16.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.98

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