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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.55, 32.67 and 21.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.55, 32.67 and 21.93 is: 30.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.55 : 32.67 = 21.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.55/32.67 = 21.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.55x = 32.67 × 21.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.55x = 716.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.45/23.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.42

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