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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.44, 32.36 and 16.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.44, 32.36 and 16.98 is: 23.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.44 : 32.36 = 16.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.44/32.36 = 16.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.44x = 32.36 × 16.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.44x = 549.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.39/23.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.44

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