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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.52, 35.21 and 16.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.52, 35.21 and 16.71 is: 25.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.52 : 35.21 = 16.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.52/35.21 = 16.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.52x = 35.21 × 16.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.52x = 588.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.36/23.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.02

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