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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.99, 36.03 and 16.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.99, 36.03 and 16.39 is: 24.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.99 : 36.03 = 16.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.99/36.03 = 16.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.99x = 36.03 × 16.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.99x = 590.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590.35/23.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.61

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