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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.53, 32.44 and 16.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.53, 32.44 and 16.24 is: 22.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.53 : 32.44 = 16.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.53/32.44 = 16.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.53x = 32.44 × 16.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.53x = 526.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.83/23.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.39

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