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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.39, 32.24 and 21.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.39, 32.24 and 21.95 is: 30.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.39 : 32.24 = 21.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.39/32.24 = 21.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.39x = 32.24 × 21.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.39x = 707.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.40/23.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.25

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