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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.43, 34.97 and 21.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.43, 34.97 and 21.16 is: 31.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.43 : 34.97 = 21.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.43/34.97 = 21.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.43x = 34.97 × 21.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.43x = 739.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739.85/23.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.57

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