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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.45, 35.21 and 14.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.45, 35.21 and 14.94 is: 22.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.45 : 35.21 = 14.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.45/35.21 = 14.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.45x = 35.21 × 14.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.45x = 525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.96/23.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.43

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