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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.09, 31.87 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.09, 31.87 and 16.18 is: 22.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.09 : 31.87 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.09/31.87 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.09x = 31.87 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.09x = 515.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515.83/23.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.34

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