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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.06, 34.40 and 21.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.06, 34.40 and 21.78 is: 32.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.06 : 34.40 = 21.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.06/34.40 = 21.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.06x = 34.40 × 21.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.06x = 749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.12/23.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.49

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