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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.56, 35.40 and 21.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.56, 35.40 and 21.88 is: 32.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.56 : 35.40 = 21.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.56/35.40 = 21.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.56x = 35.40 × 21.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.56x = 774.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.55/23.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.88

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