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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.35, 32.21 and 21.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.35, 32.21 and 21.05 is: 29.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.35 : 32.21 = 21.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.35/32.21 = 21.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.35x = 32.21 × 21.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.35x = 678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.02/23.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.04

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