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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.16, 34.54 and 21.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.16, 34.54 and 21.91 is: 32.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.16 : 34.54 = 21.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.16/34.54 = 21.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.16x = 34.54 × 21.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.16x = 756.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756.49/23.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.66

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