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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.84, 32.86 and 16.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.84, 32.86 and 16.55 is: 22.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.84 : 32.86 = 16.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.84/32.86 = 16.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.84x = 32.86 × 16.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.84x = 543.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543.83/23.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.81

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