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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.69, 24.93 and 12.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.69, 24.93 and 12.09 is: 18.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.69 : 24.93 = 12.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.69/24.93 = 12.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.69x = 24.93 × 12.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.69x = 301.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.51/16.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.07

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