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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.14, 34.70 and 9.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.14, 34.70 and 9.60 is: 14.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.14 : 34.70 = 9.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.14/34.70 = 9.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.14x = 34.70 × 9.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.14x = 333.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.14/23.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.40

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