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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16, 23.90 and 13.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16, 23.90 and 13.76 is: 20.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16 : 23.90 = 13.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16/23.90 = 13.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16x = 23.90 × 13.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16x = 328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328.86/16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.55

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