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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.37, 32.23 and 16.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.37, 32.23 and 16.90 is: 23.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.37 : 32.23 = 16.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.37/32.23 = 16.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.37x = 32.23 × 16.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.37x = 544.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544.69/23.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.31

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