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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.07, 23.97 and 15.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.07, 23.97 and 15.36 is: 22.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.07 : 23.97 = 15.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.07/23.97 = 15.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.07x = 23.97 × 15.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.07x = 368.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.21/16.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.91

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