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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.13, 34.71 and 16.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.13, 34.71 and 16.27 is: 24.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.13 : 34.71 = 16.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.13/34.71 = 16.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.13x = 34.71 × 16.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.13x = 564.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564.73/23.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.42

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