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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.92, 35.88 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.92, 35.88 and 16.31 is: 24.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.92 : 35.88 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.92/35.88 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.92x = 35.88 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.92x = 585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.20/23.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.47

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