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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.38, 34.96 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.38, 34.96 and 16.92 is: 25.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.38 : 34.96 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.38/34.96 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.38x = 34.96 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.38x = 591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.52/23.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.30

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