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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.88, 32.95 and 16.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.88, 32.95 and 16.60 is: 22.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.88 : 32.95 = 16.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.88/32.95 = 16.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.88x = 32.95 × 16.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.88x = 546.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.97/23.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.90

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