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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.07, 34.40 and 21.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.07, 34.40 and 21.78 is: 32.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.07 : 34.40 = 21.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.07/34.40 = 21.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.07x = 34.40 × 21.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.07x = 749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.23/23.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.48

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