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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.07, 23.98 and 13.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.07, 23.98 and 13.79 is: 20.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.07 : 23.98 = 13.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.07/23.98 = 13.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.07x = 23.98 × 13.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.07x = 330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.60/16.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.58

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