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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.08, 23.92 and 16.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.08, 23.92 and 16.03 is: 23.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.08 : 23.92 = 16.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.08/23.92 = 16.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.08x = 23.92 × 16.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.08x = 383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383.44/16.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.85

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