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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.67, 35.67 and 21.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.67, 35.67 and 21.47 is: 32.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.67 : 35.67 = 21.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.67/35.67 = 21.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.67x = 35.67 × 21.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.67x = 765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765.66/23.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.35

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