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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.40, 34.91 and 21.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.40, 34.91 and 21.11 is: 31.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.40 : 34.91 = 21.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.40/34.91 = 21.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.40x = 34.91 × 21.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.40x = 736.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736.67/23.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.48

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