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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.20, 34.77 and 16.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.20, 34.77 and 16.42 is: 24.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.20 : 34.77 = 16.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.20/34.77 = 16.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.20x = 34.77 × 16.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.20x = 570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.92/23.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.61

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