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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.02, 23.91 and 12.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.02, 23.91 and 12.65 is: 18.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.02 : 23.91 = 12.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.02/23.91 = 12.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.02x = 23.91 × 12.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.02x = 302.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.34/16.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.87

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