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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.01, 34.32 and 21.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.01, 34.32 and 21.03 is: 31.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.01 : 34.32 = 21.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.01/34.32 = 21.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.01x = 34.32 × 21.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.01x = 721.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.75/23.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.37

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