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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.60, 24.90 and 12.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.60, 24.90 and 12.35 is: 18.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.60 : 24.90 = 12.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.60/24.90 = 12.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.60x = 24.90 × 12.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.60x = 307.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.46/16.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.52

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