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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.13, 34.68 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.13, 34.68 and 14.58 is: 21.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.13 : 34.68 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.13/34.68 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.13x = 34.68 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.13x = 505.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.63/23.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.86

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