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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.28, 34.91 and 16.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.28, 34.91 and 16.86 is: 25.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.28 : 34.91 = 16.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.28/34.91 = 16.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.28x = 34.91 × 16.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.28x = 588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.50/23.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.28

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