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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.87, 35.78 and 16.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.87, 35.78 and 16.65 is: 24.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.87 : 35.78 = 16.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.87/35.78 = 16.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.87x = 35.78 × 16.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.87x = 595.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595.65/23.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.96

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