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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.88, 32.92 and 14.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.88, 32.92 and 14.66 is: 20.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.88 : 32.92 = 14.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.88/32.92 = 14.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.88x = 32.92 × 14.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.88x = 482.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.62/23.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.21

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