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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.07, 23.99 and 13.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.07, 23.99 and 13.22 is: 19.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.07 : 23.99 = 13.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.07/23.99 = 13.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.07x = 23.99 × 13.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.07x = 317.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.15/16.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.74

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