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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.14, 31.96 and 21.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.14, 31.96 and 21.59 is: 29.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.14 : 31.96 = 21.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.14/31.96 = 21.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.14x = 31.96 × 21.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.14x = 690.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.02/23.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.82

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