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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.04, 31.77 and 16.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.04, 31.77 and 16.11 is: 22.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.04 : 31.77 = 16.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.04/31.77 = 16.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.04x = 31.77 × 16.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.04x = 511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.81/23.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.21

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