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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.10, 23.98 and 16.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.10, 23.98 and 16.04 is: 23.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.10 : 23.98 = 16.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.10/23.98 = 16.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.10x = 23.98 × 16.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.10x = 384.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.64/16.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.89

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