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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.17, 34.78 and 14.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.17, 34.78 and 14.16 is: 21.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.17 : 34.78 = 14.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.17/34.78 = 14.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.17x = 34.78 × 14.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.17x = 492.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492.48/23.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.26

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