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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.46, 32.40 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.46, 32.40 and 14.27 is: 19.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.46 : 32.40 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.46/32.40 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.46x = 32.40 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.46x = 462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.20/23.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.70

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