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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.79, 32.80 and 16.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.79, 32.80 and 16.01 is: 22.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.79 : 32.80 = 16.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.79/32.80 = 16.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.79x = 32.80 × 16.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.79x = 525.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.13/23.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.07

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