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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.58, 32.55 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.58, 32.55 and 16.31 is: 22.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.58 : 32.55 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.58/32.55 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.58x = 32.55 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.58x = 530.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.89/23.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.51

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