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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.38, 34.97 and 21.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.38, 34.97 and 21.94 is: 32.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.38 : 34.97 = 21.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.38/34.97 = 21.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.38x = 34.97 × 21.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.38x = 767.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767.13/23.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.81

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