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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.01, 34.28 and 21.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.01, 34.28 and 21.63 is: 32.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.01 : 34.28 = 21.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.01/34.28 = 21.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.01x = 34.28 × 21.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.01x = 741.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.20/23.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.22

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