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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.48, 35.16 and 16.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.48, 35.16 and 16.72 is: 25.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.48 : 35.16 = 16.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.48/35.16 = 16.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.48x = 35.16 × 16.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.48x = 587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587.82/23.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.04

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