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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.99, 23.94 and 9.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.99, 23.94 and 9.99 is: 14.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.99 : 23.94 = 9.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.99/23.94 = 9.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.99x = 23.94 × 9.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.99x = 239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.16/15.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.96

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