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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.02, 23.99 and 13.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.02, 23.99 and 13.78 is: 20.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.02 : 23.99 = 13.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.02/23.99 = 13.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.02x = 23.99 × 13.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.02x = 330.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.58/16.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.64

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