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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.94, 33.02 and 14.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.94, 33.02 and 14.23 is: 19.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.94 : 33.02 = 14.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.94/33.02 = 14.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.94x = 33.02 × 14.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.94x = 469.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469.71/23.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.62

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