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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.29, 34.97 and 21.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.29, 34.97 and 21.33 is: 32.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.29 : 34.97 = 21.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.29/34.97 = 21.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.29x = 34.97 × 21.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.29x = 745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745.80/23.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.03

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