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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.67, 32.61 and 21.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.67, 32.61 and 21.06 is: 29.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.67 : 32.61 = 21.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.67/32.61 = 21.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.67x = 32.61 × 21.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.67x = 686.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686.77/23.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.01

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