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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.11, 34.44 and 21.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.11, 34.44 and 21.80 is: 32.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.11 : 34.44 = 21.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.11/34.44 = 21.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.11x = 34.44 × 21.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.11x = 750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750.80/23.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.49

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