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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.08, 23.99 and 14.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.08, 23.99 and 14.57 is: 21.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.08 : 23.99 = 14.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.08/23.99 = 14.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.08x = 23.99 × 14.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.08x = 349.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.34/16.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.73

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