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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.14, 34.64 and 16.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.14, 34.64 and 16.72 is: 25.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.14 : 34.64 = 16.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.14/34.64 = 16.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.14x = 34.64 × 16.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.14x = 579.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.18/23.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.03

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