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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.26, 32.24 and 21.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.26, 32.24 and 21.10 is: 29.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.26 : 32.24 = 21.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.26/32.24 = 21.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.26x = 32.24 × 21.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.26x = 680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.26/23.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.25

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