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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.13, 34.75 and 14.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.13, 34.75 and 14.59 is: 21.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.13 : 34.75 = 14.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.13/34.75 = 14.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.13x = 34.75 × 14.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.13x = 507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507.06/23.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.92

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