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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.05, 34.60 and 16.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.05, 34.60 and 16.30 is: 24.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.05 : 34.60 = 16.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.05/34.60 = 16.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.05x = 34.60 × 16.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.05x = 563.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.98/23.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.47

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