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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.01, 34.61 and 14.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.01, 34.61 and 14.51 is: 21.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.01 : 34.61 = 14.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.01/34.61 = 14.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.01x = 34.61 × 14.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.01x = 501.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.95/23.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.81

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