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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.07, 34.54 and 21.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.07, 34.54 and 21.39 is: 32.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.07 : 34.54 = 21.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.07/34.54 = 21.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.07x = 34.54 × 21.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.07x = 738.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.81/23.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.02

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