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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.18, 31.96 and 16.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.18, 31.96 and 16.27 is: 22.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.18 : 31.96 = 16.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.18/31.96 = 16.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.18x = 31.96 × 16.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.18x = 519.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519.93/23.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.43

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