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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.40, 32.32 and 16.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.40, 32.32 and 16.50 is: 22.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.40 : 32.32 = 16.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.40/32.32 = 16.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.40x = 32.32 × 16.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.40x = 533.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.28/23.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.79

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