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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.14, 34.74 and 16.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.14, 34.74 and 16.42 is: 24.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.14 : 34.74 = 16.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.14/34.74 = 16.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.14x = 34.74 × 16.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.14x = 570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.43/23.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.65

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