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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.31, 35.01 and 16.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.31, 35.01 and 16.94 is: 25.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.31 : 35.01 = 16.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.31/35.01 = 16.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.31x = 35.01 × 16.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.31x = 593.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.16/23.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.45

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