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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.27, 34.89 and 16.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.27, 34.89 and 16.05 is: 24.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.27 : 34.89 = 16.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.27/34.89 = 16.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.27x = 34.89 × 16.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.27x = 559.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559.98/23.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.06

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