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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.47, 32.36 and 16.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.47, 32.36 and 16.56 is: 22.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.47 : 32.36 = 16.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.47/32.36 = 16.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.47x = 32.36 × 16.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.47x = 535.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.80/23.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.83

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