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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.13, 34.72 and 14.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.13, 34.72 and 14.12 is: 21.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.13 : 34.72 = 14.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.13/34.72 = 14.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.13x = 34.72 × 14.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.13x = 490.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490.07/23.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.19

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