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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.14, 31.92 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.14, 31.92 and 16.66 is: 22.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.14 : 31.92 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.14/31.92 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.14x = 31.92 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.14x = 531.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.79/23.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.98

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