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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.31, 32.09 and 21.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.31, 32.09 and 21.28 is: 29.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.31 : 32.09 = 21.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.31/32.09 = 21.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.31x = 32.09 × 21.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.31x = 682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682.88/23.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.30

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