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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.68, 35.44 and 16.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.68, 35.44 and 16.56 is: 24.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.68 : 35.44 = 16.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.68/35.44 = 16.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.68x = 35.44 × 16.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.68x = 586.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.89/23.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.78

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