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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.54, 32.27 and 21.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.54, 32.27 and 21.99 is: 30.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.54 : 32.27 = 21.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.54/32.27 = 21.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.54x = 32.27 × 21.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.54x = 709.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709.51/23.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.15

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