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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.30, 34.95 and 16.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.30, 34.95 and 16.62 is: 24.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.30 : 34.95 = 16.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.30/34.95 = 16.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.30x = 34.95 × 16.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.30x = 580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.80/23.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.93

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