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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.61, 35.33 and 13.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.61, 35.33 and 13.99 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.61 : 35.33 = 13.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.61/35.33 = 13.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.61x = 35.33 × 13.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.61x = 494.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.20/23.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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