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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.01, 23.93 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.01, 23.93 and 12.57 is: 18.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.01 : 23.93 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.01/23.93 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.01x = 23.93 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.01x = 300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.80/16.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.79

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