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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.45, 32.35 and 14.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.45, 32.35 and 14.23 is: 19.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.45 : 32.35 = 14.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.45/32.35 = 14.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.45x = 32.35 × 14.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.45x = 460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460.34/23.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.63

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