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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.97, 33.07 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.97, 33.07 and 16.20 is: 22.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.97 : 33.07 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.97/33.07 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.97x = 33.07 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.97x = 535.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.73/23.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.35

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