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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.01, 34.52 and 14.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.01, 34.52 and 14.48 is: 21.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.01 : 34.52 = 14.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.01/34.52 = 14.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.01x = 34.52 × 14.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.01x = 499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.60/23.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.71

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