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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.12, 34.71 and 21.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.12, 34.71 and 21.86 is: 32.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.12 : 34.71 = 21.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.12/34.71 = 21.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.12x = 34.71 × 21.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.12x = 758.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758.76/23.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.82

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