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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.12, 34.83 and 21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.12, 34.83 and 21 is: 31.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.12 : 34.83 = 21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.12/34.83 = 21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.12x = 34.83 × 21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.12x = 731.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731.43/23.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.64

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