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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.60, 32.53 and 21.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.60, 32.53 and 21.09 is: 29.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.60 : 32.53 = 21.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.60/32.53 = 21.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.60x = 32.53 × 21.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.60x = 686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686.06/23.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.07

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