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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.74, 35.66 and 14.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.74, 35.66 and 14.13 is: 21.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.74 : 35.66 = 14.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.74/35.66 = 14.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.74x = 35.66 × 14.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.74x = 503.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.75/23.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.22

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