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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.54, 32.48 and 16.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.54, 32.48 and 16.29 is: 22.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.54 : 32.48 = 16.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.54/32.48 = 16.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.54x = 32.48 × 16.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.54x = 529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.02/23.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.48

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