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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.13, 31.73 and 21.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.13, 31.73 and 21.08 is: 28.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.13 : 31.73 = 21.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.13/31.73 = 21.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.13x = 31.73 × 21.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.13x = 668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668.76/23.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.91

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