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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.28, 34.71 and 21.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.28, 34.71 and 21.27 is: 31.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.28 : 34.71 = 21.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.28/34.71 = 21.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.28x = 34.71 × 21.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.28x = 738.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.28/23.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.71

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