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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.31, 34.77 and 21.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.31, 34.77 and 21.79 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.31 : 34.77 = 21.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.31/34.77 = 21.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.31x = 34.77 × 21.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.31x = 757.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757.64/23.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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