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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.75, 32.75 and 16.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.75, 32.75 and 16.48 is: 22.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.75 : 32.75 = 16.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.75/32.75 = 16.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.75x = 32.75 × 16.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.75x = 539.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.62/23.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.72

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