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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.61, 32.57 and 16.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.61, 32.57 and 16.34 is: 22.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.61 : 32.57 = 16.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.61/32.57 = 16.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.61x = 32.57 × 16.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.61x = 531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.95/23.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.53

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