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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.91, 35.90 and 14.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.91, 35.90 and 14.29 is: 21.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.91 : 35.90 = 14.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.91/35.90 = 14.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.91x = 35.90 × 14.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.91x = 513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.01/23.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.46

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