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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.37, 35.09 and 14.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.37, 35.09 and 14.40 is: 21.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.37 : 35.09 = 14.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.37/35.09 = 14.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.37x = 35.09 × 14.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.37x = 505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.22/23.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.62

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