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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.02, 23.99 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.02, 23.99 and 14.58 is: 21.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.02 : 23.99 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.02/23.99 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.02x = 23.99 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.02x = 349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.70/16.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.83

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