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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.70, 35.71 and 21.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.70, 35.71 and 21.87 is: 32.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.70 : 35.71 = 21.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.70/35.71 = 21.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.70x = 35.71 × 21.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.70x = 780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780.98/23.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.95

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