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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.35, 34.92 and 21.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.35, 34.92 and 21.08 is: 31.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.35 : 34.92 = 21.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.35/34.92 = 21.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.35x = 34.92 × 21.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.35x = 736.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736.11/23.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.53

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