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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.40, 32.22 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.40, 32.22 and 21.76 is: 29.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.40 : 32.22 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.40/32.22 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.40x = 32.22 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.40x = 701.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.11/23.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.96

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