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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.09, 34.67 and 16.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.09, 34.67 and 16.69 is: 25.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.09 : 34.67 = 16.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.09/34.67 = 16.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.09x = 34.67 × 16.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.09x = 578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.62/23.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.06

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