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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.68, 35.48 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.68, 35.48 and 21.96 is: 32.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.68 : 35.48 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.68/35.48 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.68x = 35.48 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.68x = 779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779.14/23.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.90

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