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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.43, 35.11 and 14.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.43, 35.11 and 14.85 is: 22.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.43 : 35.11 = 14.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.43/35.11 = 14.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.43x = 35.11 × 14.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.43x = 521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.38/23.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.25

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