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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.16, 32.04 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.16, 32.04 and 21.96 is: 30.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.16 : 32.04 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.16/32.04 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.16x = 32.04 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.16x = 703.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703.60/23.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.38

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