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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.04, 23.74 and 16.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.04, 23.74 and 16.04 is: 23.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.04 : 23.74 = 16.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.04/23.74 = 16.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.04x = 23.74 × 16.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.04x = 380.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380.79/16.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.74

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