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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.40, 35.05 and 16.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.40, 35.05 and 16.61 is: 24.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.40 : 35.05 = 16.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.40/35.05 = 16.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.40x = 35.05 × 16.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.40x = 582.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582.18/23.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.88

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