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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.31, 32.22 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.31, 32.22 and 16.92 is: 23.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.31 : 32.22 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.31/32.22 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.31x = 32.22 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.31x = 545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.16/23.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.39

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