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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.49, 35.21 and 16.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.49, 35.21 and 16.72 is: 25.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.49 : 35.21 = 16.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.49/35.21 = 16.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.49x = 35.21 × 16.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.49x = 588.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.71/23.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.06

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