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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.34, 35.02 and 14.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.34, 35.02 and 14.32 is: 21.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.34 : 35.02 = 14.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.34/35.02 = 14.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.34x = 35.02 × 14.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.34x = 501.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.36/23.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.48

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