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The correct answer to this problem is 24 inches.
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Answer: 24 in

Explanation:

First, make it a proportion: ¹²⁄₁₆ and ¹⁸⁄ₓ

(x=PQ)

Cross multiply 16 and 18 to get 288

Then divide that by 12 (the numerator) to get 24

x=24

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