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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.39, 34.97 and 16.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.39, 34.97 and 16.57 is: 24.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.39 : 34.97 = 16.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.39/34.97 = 16.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.39x = 34.97 × 16.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.39x = 579.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.28/23.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.77

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