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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.19, 34.61 and 21.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.19, 34.61 and 21.59 is: 32.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.19 : 34.61 = 21.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.19/34.61 = 21.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.19x = 34.61 × 21.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.19x = 747.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.23/23.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.22

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