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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.54, 35.13 and 21.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.54, 35.13 and 21.73 is: 32.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.54 : 35.13 = 21.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.54/35.13 = 21.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.54x = 35.13 × 21.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.54x = 763.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763.37/23.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.43

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