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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.20, 32.01 and 16.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.20, 32.01 and 16.65 is: 22.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.20 : 32.01 = 16.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.20/32.01 = 16.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.20x = 32.01 × 16.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.20x = 532.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532.88/23.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.97

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