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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.01, 23.83 and 15.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.01, 23.83 and 15.92 is: 23.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.01 : 23.83 = 15.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.01/23.83 = 15.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.01x = 23.83 × 15.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.01x = 379.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.40/16.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.70

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