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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.71, 32.66 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.71, 32.66 and 21.96 is: 30.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.71 : 32.66 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.71/32.66 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.71x = 32.66 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.71x = 717.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.21/23.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.25

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