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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.44, 35.13 and 14.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.44, 35.13 and 14.30 is: 21.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.44 : 35.13 = 14.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.44/35.13 = 14.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.44x = 35.13 × 14.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.44x = 502.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.11/23.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.43

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