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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.79, 32.85 and 16.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.79, 32.85 and 16.41 is: 22.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.79 : 32.85 = 16.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.79/32.85 = 16.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.79x = 32.85 × 16.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.79x = 538.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.99/23.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.66

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