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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.08, 34.60 and 21.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.08, 34.60 and 21.08 is: 31.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.08 : 34.60 = 21.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.08/34.60 = 21.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.08x = 34.60 × 21.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.08x = 729.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.37/23.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.60

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