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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.40, 35.16 and 21.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.40, 35.16 and 21.74 is: 32.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.40 : 35.16 = 21.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.40/35.16 = 21.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.40x = 35.16 × 21.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.40x = 764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764.38/23.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.67

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