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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.65, 32.60 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.65, 32.60 and 16.36 is: 22.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.65 : 32.60 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.65/32.60 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.65x = 32.60 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.65x = 533.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.34/23.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.55

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