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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.38, 35.07 and 14.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.38, 35.07 and 14.35 is: 21.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.38 : 35.07 = 14.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.38/35.07 = 14.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.38x = 35.07 × 14.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.38x = 503.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.25/23.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.53

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