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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.79, 35.75 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.79, 35.75 and 16.18 is: 24.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.79 : 35.75 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.79/35.75 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.79x = 35.75 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.79x = 578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.44/23.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.31

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