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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.32, 32.10 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.32, 32.10 and 21.76 is: 29.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.32 : 32.10 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.32/32.10 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.32x = 32.10 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.32x = 698.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698.50/23.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.95

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