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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.71, 32.58 and 21.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.71, 32.58 and 21.35 is: 29.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.71 : 32.58 = 21.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.71/32.58 = 21.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.71x = 32.58 × 21.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.71x = 695.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695.58/23.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.34

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