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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.11, 34.65 and 14.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.11, 34.65 and 14.53 is: 21.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.11 : 34.65 = 14.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.11/34.65 = 14.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.11x = 34.65 × 14.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.11x = 503.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.33/23.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.78

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