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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.59, 35.31 and 14.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.59, 35.31 and 14.45 is: 21.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.59 : 35.31 = 14.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.59/35.31 = 14.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.59x = 35.31 × 14.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.59x = 510.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510.11/23.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.62

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