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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.50, 32.37 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.50, 32.37 and 21.76 is: 29.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.50 : 32.37 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.50/32.37 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.50x = 32.37 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.50x = 704.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.37/23.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.97

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