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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.71, 35.49 and 16.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.71, 35.49 and 16.45 is: 24.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.71 : 35.49 = 16.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.71/35.49 = 16.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.71x = 35.49 × 16.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.71x = 583.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.81/23.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.62

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