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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16, 23.96 and 10.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16, 23.96 and 10.29 is: 15.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16 : 23.96 = 10.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16/23.96 = 10.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16x = 23.96 × 10.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16x = 246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.50/16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.41

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