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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.63, 35.35 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.63, 35.35 and 16.83 is: 25.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.63 : 35.35 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.63/35.35 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.63x = 35.35 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.63x = 594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594.94/23.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.18

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