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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.54, 32.46 and 14.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.54, 32.46 and 14.31 is: 19.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.54 : 32.46 = 14.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.54/32.46 = 14.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.54x = 32.46 × 14.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.54x = 464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464.50/23.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.74

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