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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.61, 24.93 and 12.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.61, 24.93 and 12.61 is: 18.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.61 : 24.93 = 12.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.61/24.93 = 12.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.61x = 24.93 × 12.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.61x = 314.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314.30/16.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.92

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