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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.19, 34.80 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.19, 34.80 and 14.05 is: 21.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.19 : 34.80 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.19/34.80 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.19x = 34.80 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.19x = 488.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.94/23.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.08

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