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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.54, 32.49 and 16.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.54, 32.49 and 16.06 is: 22.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.54 : 32.49 = 16.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.54/32.49 = 16.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.54x = 32.49 × 16.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.54x = 521.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.71/23.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.17

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