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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.63, 35.47 and 16.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.63, 35.47 and 16.91 is: 25.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.63 : 35.47 = 16.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.63/35.47 = 16.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.63x = 35.47 × 16.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.63x = 599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.62/23.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.38

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