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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16, 23.99 and 15.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16, 23.99 and 15.15 is: 22.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16 : 23.99 = 15.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16/23.99 = 15.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16x = 23.99 × 15.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16x = 363.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363.45/16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.72

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