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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.94, 32.99 and 16.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.94, 32.99 and 16.65 is: 22.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.94 : 32.99 = 16.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.94/32.99 = 16.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.94x = 32.99 × 16.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.94x = 549.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.28/23.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.94

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