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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.60, 32.48 and 21.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.60, 32.48 and 21.52 is: 29.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.60 : 32.48 = 21.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.60/32.48 = 21.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.60x = 32.48 × 21.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.60x = 698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698.97/23.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.62

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