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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.25, 32.06 and 21.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.25, 32.06 and 21.08 is: 29.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.25 : 32.06 = 21.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.25/32.06 = 21.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.25x = 32.06 × 21.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.25x = 675.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.56/23.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.06

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