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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.79, 35.71 and 14.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.79, 35.71 and 14.62 is: 21.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.79 : 35.71 = 14.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.79/35.71 = 14.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.79x = 35.71 × 14.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.79x = 522.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.08/23.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.95

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