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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.89, 35.88 and 16.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.89, 35.88 and 16.71 is: 25.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.89 : 35.88 = 16.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.89/35.88 = 16.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.89x = 35.88 × 16.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.89x = 599.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599.55/23.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.10

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