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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.87, 32.94 and 14.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.87, 32.94 and 14.68 is: 20.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.87 : 32.94 = 14.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.87/32.94 = 14.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.87x = 32.94 × 14.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.87x = 483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.39/23.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.26

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