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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.08, 23.98 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.08, 23.98 and 15.48 is: 23.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.08 : 23.98 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.08/23.98 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.08x = 23.98 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.08x = 371.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.21/16.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.09

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