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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.30, 34.98 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.30, 34.98 and 14.31 is: 21.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.30 : 34.98 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.30/34.98 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.30x = 34.98 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.30x = 500.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.59/23.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.48

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