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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.33, 34.97 and 21.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.33, 34.97 and 21.87 is: 32.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.33 : 34.97 = 21.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.33/34.97 = 21.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.33x = 34.97 × 21.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.33x = 764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764.68/23.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.77

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