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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.12, 23.99 and 15.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.12, 23.99 and 15.76 is: 23.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.12 : 23.99 = 15.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.12/23.99 = 15.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.12x = 23.99 × 15.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.12x = 378.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378.08/16.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.45

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