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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.68, 35.50 and 14.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.68, 35.50 and 14.67 is: 21.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.68 : 35.50 = 14.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.68/35.50 = 14.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.68x = 35.50 × 14.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.68x = 520.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520.79/23.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.99

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