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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.00, 23.98 and 9.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.00, 23.98 and 9.24 is: 13.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.00 : 23.98 = 9.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.00/23.98 = 9.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.00x = 23.98 × 9.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.00x = 221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.46/16.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.85

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