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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.44, 35.04 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.44, 35.04 and 16.32 is: 24.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.44 : 35.04 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.44/35.04 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.44x = 35.04 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.44x = 571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571.85/23.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.40

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