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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.70, 32.72 and 16.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.70, 32.72 and 16.43 is: 22.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.70 : 32.72 = 16.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.70/32.72 = 16.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.70x = 32.72 × 16.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.70x = 537.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537.62/23.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.68

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