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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.80, 35.65 and 16.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.80, 35.65 and 16.59 is: 24.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.80 : 35.65 = 16.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.80/35.65 = 16.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.80x = 35.65 × 16.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.80x = 591.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591.43/23.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.85

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