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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.23, 34.77 and 21.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.23, 34.77 and 21.75 is: 32.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.23 : 34.77 = 21.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.23/34.77 = 21.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.23x = 34.77 × 21.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.23x = 756.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756.14/23.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.55

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