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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.08, 31.84 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.08, 31.84 and 16.20 is: 22.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.08 : 31.84 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.08/31.84 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.08x = 31.84 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.08x = 515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515.81/23.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.35

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