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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.78, 32.84 and 16.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.78, 32.84 and 16.49 is: 22.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.78 : 32.84 = 16.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.78/32.84 = 16.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.78x = 32.84 × 16.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.78x = 541.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.53/23.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.77

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