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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.93, 35.91 and 14.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.93, 35.91 and 14.33 is: 21.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.93 : 35.91 = 14.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.93/35.91 = 14.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.93x = 35.91 × 14.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.93x = 514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.41/23.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.50

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