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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.60, 35.56 and 21.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.60, 35.56 and 21.62 is: 32.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.60 : 35.56 = 21.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.60/35.56 = 21.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.60x = 35.56 × 21.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.60x = 768.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.70/23.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.57

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