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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.01, 23.93 and 15.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.01, 23.93 and 15.13 is: 22.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.01 : 23.93 = 15.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.01/23.93 = 15.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.01x = 23.93 × 15.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.01x = 362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.06/16.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.61

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