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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.21, 34.80 and 14.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.21, 34.80 and 14.64 is: 21.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.21 : 34.80 = 14.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.21/34.80 = 14.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.21x = 34.80 × 14.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.21x = 509.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509.47/23.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.96

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