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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.90, 33.03 and 16.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.90, 33.03 and 16.61 is: 22.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.90 : 33.03 = 16.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.90/33.03 = 16.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.90x = 33.03 × 16.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.90x = 548.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.46/23.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.95

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