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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24.12, 36.16 and 16.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24.12, 36.16 and 16.12 is: 24.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24.12 : 36.16 = 16.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24.12/36.16 = 16.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24.12x = 36.16 × 16.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24.12x = 582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582.90/24.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.17

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