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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.02, 31.73 and 16.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.02, 31.73 and 16.88 is: 23.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.02 : 31.73 = 16.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.02/31.73 = 16.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.02x = 31.73 × 16.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.02x = 535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.44/23.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.26

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