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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.37, 35.02 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.37, 35.02 and 16.93 is: 25.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.37 : 35.02 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.37/35.02 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.37x = 35.02 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.37x = 592.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592.89/23.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.37

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