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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.97, 36.01 and 14.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.97, 36.01 and 14.96 is: 22.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.97 : 36.01 = 14.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.97/36.01 = 14.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.97x = 36.01 × 14.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.97x = 538.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.71/23.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.47

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