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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.82, 32.89 and 16.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.82, 32.89 and 16.55 is: 22.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.82 : 32.89 = 16.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.82/32.89 = 16.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.82x = 32.89 × 16.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.82x = 544.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544.37/23.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.85

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