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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.09, 34.68 and 14.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.09, 34.68 and 14.07 is: 21.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.09 : 34.68 = 14.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.09/34.68 = 14.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.09x = 34.68 × 14.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.09x = 487.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.95/23.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.14

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