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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.72, 24.92 and 16.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.72, 24.92 and 16.12 is: 24.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.72 : 24.92 = 16.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.72/24.92 = 16.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.72x = 24.92 × 16.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.72x = 401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401.71/16.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.03

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