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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16, 23.96 and 9.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16, 23.96 and 9.98 is: 14.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16 : 23.96 = 9.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16/23.96 = 9.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16x = 23.96 × 9.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16x = 239.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.12/16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.95

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