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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.62, 32.61 and 16.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.62, 32.61 and 16.33 is: 22.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.62 : 32.61 = 16.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.62/32.61 = 16.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.62x = 32.61 × 16.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.62x = 532.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532.53/23.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.54

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