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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.36, 34.90 and 21.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.36, 34.90 and 21.80 is: 32.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.36 : 34.90 = 21.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.36/34.90 = 21.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.36x = 34.90 × 21.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.36x = 760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760.85/23.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.58

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