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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.52, 35.31 and 21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.52, 35.31 and 21 is: 31.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.52 : 35.31 = 21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.52/35.31 = 21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.52x = 35.31 × 21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.52x = 741.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.51/23.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.53

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