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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.91, 32.99 and 14.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.91, 32.99 and 14.20 is: 19.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.91 : 32.99 = 14.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.91/32.99 = 14.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.91x = 32.99 × 14.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.91x = 468.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.57/23.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.60

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