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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.95, 32.99 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.95, 32.99 and 16.66 is: 22.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.95 : 32.99 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.95/32.99 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.95x = 32.99 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.95x = 549.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.61/23.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.95

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