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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.01, 31.74 and 16.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.01, 31.74 and 16.12 is: 22.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.01 : 31.74 = 16.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.01/31.74 = 16.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.01x = 31.74 × 16.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.01x = 511.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.65/23.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.24

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