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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16, 23.98 and 12.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16, 23.98 and 12.99 is: 19.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16 : 23.98 = 12.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16/23.98 = 12.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16x = 23.98 × 12.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16x = 311.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.50/16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.47

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