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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.75, 35.59 and 14.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.75, 35.59 and 14.74 is: 22.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.75 : 35.59 = 14.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.75/35.59 = 14.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.75x = 35.59 × 14.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.75x = 524.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524.60/23.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.09

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