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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.97, 33.06 and 16.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.97, 33.06 and 16.69 is: 23.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.97 : 33.06 = 16.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.97/33.06 = 16.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.97x = 33.06 × 16.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.97x = 551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.77/23.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.02

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