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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.68, 32.70 and 21.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.68, 32.70 and 21.28 is: 29.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.68 : 32.70 = 21.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.68/32.70 = 21.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.68x = 32.70 × 21.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.68x = 695.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695.86/23.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.39

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