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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.98, 35.96 and 14.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.98, 35.96 and 14.32 is: 21.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.98 : 35.96 = 14.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.98/35.96 = 14.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.98x = 35.96 × 14.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.98x = 514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.77/23.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.47

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