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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.34, 35.03 and 16.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.34, 35.03 and 16.50 is: 24.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.34 : 35.03 = 16.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.34/35.03 = 16.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.34x = 35.03 × 16.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.34x = 577.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577.91/23.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.76

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