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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.48, 35.06 and 21.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.48, 35.06 and 21.48 is: 32.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.48 : 35.06 = 21.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.48/35.06 = 21.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.48x = 35.06 × 21.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.48x = 753.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753.09/23.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.07

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