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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.28, 32.20 and 21.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.28, 32.20 and 21.48 is: 29.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.28 : 32.20 = 21.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.28/32.20 = 21.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.28x = 32.20 × 21.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.28x = 691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691.66/23.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.71

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