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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.02, 23.99 and 14.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.02, 23.99 and 14.40 is: 21.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.02 : 23.99 = 14.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.02/23.99 = 14.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.02x = 23.99 × 14.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.02x = 345.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345.38/16.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.56

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