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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.45, 35.10 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.45, 35.10 and 21.76 is: 32.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.45 : 35.10 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.45/35.10 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.45x = 35.10 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.45x = 763.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763.78/23.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.57

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