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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.43, 34.98 and 21.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.43, 34.98 and 21.02 is: 31.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.43 : 34.98 = 21.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.43/34.98 = 21.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.43x = 34.98 × 21.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.43x = 735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.10/23.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.37

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