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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.97, 33.07 and 14.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.97, 33.07 and 14.74 is: 20.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.97 : 33.07 = 14.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.97/33.07 = 14.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.97x = 33.07 × 14.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.97x = 487.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.45/23.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.34

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