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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.01, 31.75 and 16.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.01, 31.75 and 16.11 is: 22.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.01 : 31.75 = 16.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.01/31.75 = 16.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.01x = 31.75 × 16.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.01x = 511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.49/23.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.23

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