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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.78, 35.70 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.78, 35.70 and 16.20 is: 24.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.78 : 35.70 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.78/35.70 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.78x = 35.70 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.78x = 578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.34/23.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.32

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