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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.34, 31.77 and 21.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.34, 31.77 and 21.23 is: 31.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.34 : 31.77 = 21.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.34/31.77 = 21.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.34x = 31.77 × 21.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.34x = 674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.50/21.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.60

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