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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.48, 35.24 and 14.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.48, 35.24 and 14.93 is: 22.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.48 : 35.24 = 14.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.48/35.24 = 14.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.48x = 35.24 × 14.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.48x = 526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.06/23.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.40

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