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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.24, 31.94 and 21.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.24, 31.94 and 21.31 is: 29.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.24 : 31.94 = 21.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.24/31.94 = 21.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.24x = 31.94 × 21.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.24x = 680.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.83/23.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.30

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