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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.30, 34.88 and 16.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.30, 34.88 and 16.54 is: 24.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.30 : 34.88 = 16.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.30/34.88 = 16.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.30x = 34.88 × 16.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.30x = 576.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576.92/23.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.76

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