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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.76, 35.60 and 21.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.76, 35.60 and 21.20 is: 31.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.76 : 35.60 = 21.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.76/35.60 = 21.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.76x = 35.60 × 21.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.76x = 754.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754.72/23.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.76

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