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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.43, 34.95 and 21.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.43, 34.95 and 21.71 is: 32.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.43 : 34.95 = 21.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.43/34.95 = 21.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.43x = 34.95 × 21.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.43x = 758.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758.76/23.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.38

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