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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.22, 34.62 and 21.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.22, 34.62 and 21.51 is: 32.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.22 : 34.62 = 21.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.22/34.62 = 21.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.22x = 34.62 × 21.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.22x = 744.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744.66/23.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.07

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