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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.21, 34.97 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.21, 34.97 and 21.96 is: 33.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.21 : 34.97 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.21/34.97 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.21x = 34.97 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.21x = 768.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.02/23.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.09

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