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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.96, 35.88 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.96, 35.88 and 16.36 is: 24.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.96 : 35.88 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.96/35.88 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.96x = 35.88 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.96x = 587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587.00/23.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.50

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