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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.68, 35.39 and 21.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.68, 35.39 and 21.22 is: 31.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.68 : 35.39 = 21.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.68/35.39 = 21.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.68x = 35.39 × 21.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.68x = 750.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750.98/23.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.71

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