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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.74, 32.76 and 16.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.74, 32.76 and 16.48 is: 22.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.74 : 32.76 = 16.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.74/32.76 = 16.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.74x = 32.76 × 16.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.74x = 539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.80/23.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.74

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