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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.89, 32.97 and 16.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.89, 32.97 and 16.98 is: 23.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.89 : 32.97 = 16.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.89/32.97 = 16.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.89x = 32.97 × 16.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.89x = 559.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559.83/23.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.43

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