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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.49, 35.24 and 21.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.49, 35.24 and 21.97 is: 32.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.49 : 35.24 = 21.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.49/35.24 = 21.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.49x = 35.24 × 21.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.49x = 774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.16/23.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.96

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