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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.90, 35.76 and 14.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.90, 35.76 and 14.89 is: 22.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.90 : 35.76 = 14.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.90/35.76 = 14.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.90x = 35.76 × 14.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.90x = 532.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532.21/23.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.27

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