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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.49, 32.31 and 21.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.49, 32.31 and 21.51 is: 29.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.49 : 32.31 = 21.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.49/32.31 = 21.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.49x = 32.31 × 21.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.49x = 694.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.99/23.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.59

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