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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.66, 35.40 and 21.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.66, 35.40 and 21.30 is: 31.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.66 : 35.40 = 21.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.66/35.40 = 21.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.66x = 35.40 × 21.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.66x = 753.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753.97/23.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.87

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