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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.03, 34.55 and 14.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.03, 34.55 and 14.00 is: 21.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.03 : 34.55 = 14.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.03/34.55 = 14.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.03x = 34.55 × 14.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.03x = 483.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.46/23.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.00

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