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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.06, 34.62 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.06, 34.62 and 14.54 is: 21.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.06 : 34.62 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.06/34.62 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.06x = 34.62 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.06x = 503.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.37/23.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.83

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