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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.10, 34.43 and 21.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.10, 34.43 and 21.94 is: 32.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.10 : 34.43 = 21.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.10/34.43 = 21.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.10x = 34.43 × 21.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.10x = 755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755.20/23.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.69

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