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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.41, 35.13 and 14.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.41, 35.13 and 14.87 is: 22.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.41 : 35.13 = 14.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.41/35.13 = 14.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.41x = 35.13 × 14.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.41x = 522.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.38/23.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.31

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