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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.15, 34.67 and 16.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.15, 34.67 and 16.37 is: 24.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.15 : 34.67 = 16.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.15/34.67 = 16.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.15x = 34.67 × 16.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.15x = 567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567.42/23.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.51

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