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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.06, 23.90 and 15.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.06, 23.90 and 15.34 is: 22.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.06 : 23.90 = 15.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.06/23.90 = 15.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.06x = 23.90 × 15.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.06x = 366.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.63/16.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.83

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