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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.52, 32.42 and 16.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.52, 32.42 and 16.24 is: 22.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.52 : 32.42 = 16.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.52/32.42 = 16.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.52x = 32.42 × 16.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.52x = 526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.50/23.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.39

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