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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.72, 32.66 and 21.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.72, 32.66 and 21.56 is: 29.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.72 : 32.66 = 21.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.72/32.66 = 21.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.72x = 32.66 × 21.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.72x = 704.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.15/23.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.69

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