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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.03, 23.99 and 9.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.03, 23.99 and 9.59 is: 14.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.03 : 23.99 = 9.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.03/23.99 = 9.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.03x = 23.99 × 9.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.03x = 230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.02/16.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.35

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