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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.51, 35.21 and 14.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.51, 35.21 and 14.45 is: 21.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.51 : 35.21 = 14.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.51/35.21 = 14.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.51x = 35.21 × 14.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.51x = 508.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508.71/23.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.64

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