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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.02, 34.48 and 21.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.02, 34.48 and 21.02 is: 31.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.02 : 34.48 = 21.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.02/34.48 = 21.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.02x = 34.48 × 21.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.02x = 724.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724.77/23.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.48

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