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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.98, 33.10 and 14.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.98, 33.10 and 14.78 is: 20.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.98 : 33.10 = 14.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.98/33.10 = 14.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.98x = 33.10 × 14.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.98x = 489.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.26/23.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.40

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