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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.77, 32.79 and 14.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.77, 32.79 and 14.06 is: 19.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.77 : 32.79 = 14.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.77/32.79 = 14.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.77x = 32.79 × 14.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.77x = 461.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.16/23.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.40

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