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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.72, 32.90 and 21.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.72, 32.90 and 21.32 is: 29.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.72 : 32.90 = 21.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.72/32.90 = 21.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.72x = 32.90 × 21.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.72x = 701.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.43/23.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.57

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