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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.05, 23.95 and 15.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.05, 23.95 and 15.75 is: 23.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.05 : 23.95 = 15.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.05/23.95 = 15.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.05x = 23.95 × 15.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.05x = 377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377.01/16.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.50

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