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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.85, 32.89 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.85, 32.89 and 16.92 is: 23.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.85 : 32.89 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.85/32.89 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.85x = 32.89 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.85x = 556.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.41/23.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.33

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