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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.08, 23.99 and 15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.08, 23.99 and 15 is: 22.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.08 : 23.99 = 15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.08/23.99 = 15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.08x = 23.99 × 15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.08x = 359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.85/16.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.38

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