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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.02, 23.99 and 10.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.02, 23.99 and 10.91 is: 16.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.02 : 23.99 = 10.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.02/23.99 = 10.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.02x = 23.99 × 10.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.02x = 261.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.74/16.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.34

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