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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.78, 35.75 and 21.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.78, 35.75 and 21.28 is: 31.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.78 : 35.75 = 21.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.78/35.75 = 21.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.78x = 35.75 × 21.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.78x = 760.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760.76/23.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.99

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