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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.72, 35.61 and 21.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.72, 35.61 and 21.23 is: 31.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.72 : 35.61 = 21.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.72/35.61 = 21.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.72x = 35.61 × 21.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.72x = 755.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755.82/23.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.87

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