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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.19, 31.99 and 14.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.19, 31.99 and 14.45 is: 19.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.19 : 31.99 = 14.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.19/31.99 = 14.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.19x = 31.99 × 14.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.19x = 462.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.10/23.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.93

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