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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.19, 34.71 and 21.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.19, 34.71 and 21.37 is: 31.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.19 : 34.71 = 21.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.19/34.71 = 21.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.19x = 34.71 × 21.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.19x = 741.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.75/23.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.99

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