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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.20, 32.16 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.20, 32.16 and 21.76 is: 30.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.20 : 32.16 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.20/32.16 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.20x = 32.16 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.20x = 699.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.80/23.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.16

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