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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.33, 35.06 and 16.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.33, 35.06 and 16.13 is: 24.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.33 : 35.06 = 16.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.33/35.06 = 16.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.33x = 35.06 × 16.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.33x = 565.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.52/23.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.24

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