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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.36, 34.97 and 14.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.36, 34.97 and 14.81 is: 22.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.36 : 34.97 = 14.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.36/34.97 = 14.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.36x = 34.97 × 14.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.36x = 517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.66/23.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.16

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