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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.18, 31.95 and 16.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.18, 31.95 and 16.70 is: 23.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.18 : 31.95 = 16.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.18/31.95 = 16.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.18x = 31.95 × 16.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.18x = 533.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.41/23.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.02

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