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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.06, 31.97 and 21.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.06, 31.97 and 21.68 is: 30.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.06 : 31.97 = 21.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.06/31.97 = 21.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.06x = 31.97 × 21.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.06x = 692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.84/23.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.05

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