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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.34, 35.04 and 21.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.34, 35.04 and 21.54 is: 32.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.34 : 35.04 = 21.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.34/35.04 = 21.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.34x = 35.04 × 21.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.34x = 754.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754.76/23.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.34

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