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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.53, 32.43 and 21.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.53, 32.43 and 21.61 is: 29.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.53 : 32.43 = 21.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.53/32.43 = 21.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.53x = 32.43 × 21.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.53x = 700.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700.81/23.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.78

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