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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.60, 24.89 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.60, 24.89 and 12.80 is: 19.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.60 : 24.89 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.60/24.89 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.60x = 24.89 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.60x = 318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.59/16.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.19

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