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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.51, 35.21 and 14.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.51, 35.21 and 14.48 is: 21.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.51 : 35.21 = 14.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.51/35.21 = 14.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.51x = 35.21 × 14.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.51x = 509.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509.66/23.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.68

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