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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.67, 32.78 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.67, 32.78 and 21.96 is: 30.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.67 : 32.78 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.67/32.78 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.67x = 32.78 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.67x = 719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.85/23.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.41

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