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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.86, 35.74 and 16.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.86, 35.74 and 16.23 is: 24.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.86 : 35.74 = 16.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.86/35.74 = 16.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.86x = 35.74 × 16.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.86x = 580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.06/23.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.31

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