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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.13, 31.90 and 16.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.13, 31.90 and 16.99 is: 23.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.13 : 31.90 = 16.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.13/31.90 = 16.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.13x = 31.90 × 16.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.13x = 541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.98/23.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.43

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