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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.47, 35.27 and 21.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.47, 35.27 and 21.68 is: 32.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.47 : 35.27 = 21.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.47/35.27 = 21.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.47x = 35.27 × 21.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.47x = 764.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764.65/23.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.58

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