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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.62, 35.35 and 14.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.62, 35.35 and 14.61 is: 21.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.62 : 35.35 = 14.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.62/35.35 = 14.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.62x = 35.35 × 14.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.62x = 516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516.29/23.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.86

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