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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.00, 23.95 and 13.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.00, 23.95 and 13.87 is: 20.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.00 : 23.95 = 13.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.00/23.95 = 13.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.00x = 23.95 × 13.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.00x = 332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332.16/16.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.76

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