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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.50, 32.43 and 14.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.50, 32.43 and 14.88 is: 20.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.50 : 32.43 = 14.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.50/32.43 = 14.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.50x = 32.43 × 14.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.50x = 482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.56/23.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.53

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