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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.33, 32.05 and 21.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.33, 32.05 and 21.06 is: 28.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.33 : 32.05 = 21.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.33/32.05 = 21.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.33x = 32.05 × 21.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.33x = 674.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.87/23.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.93

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