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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.07, 34.50 and 21.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.07, 34.50 and 21.99 is: 32.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.07 : 34.50 = 21.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.07/34.50 = 21.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.07x = 34.50 × 21.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.07x = 758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758.66/23.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.88

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