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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.49, 35.17 and 14.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.49, 35.17 and 14.92 is: 22.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.49 : 35.17 = 14.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.49/35.17 = 14.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.49x = 35.17 × 14.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.49x = 524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524.61/23.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.33

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