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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.44, 32.32 and 21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.44, 32.32 and 21 is: 28.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.44 : 32.32 = 21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.44/32.32 = 21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.44x = 32.32 × 21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.44x = 678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.72/23.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.96

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