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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.27, 32.13 and 16.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.27, 32.13 and 16.00 is: 22.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.27 : 32.13 = 16.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.27/32.13 = 16.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.27x = 32.13 × 16.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.27x = 514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.00/23.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.09

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