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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.49, 32.19 and 21.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.49, 32.19 and 21.33 is: 29.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.49 : 32.19 = 21.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.49/32.19 = 21.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.49x = 32.19 × 21.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.49x = 686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686.61/23.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.23

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