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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.78, 35.76 and 21.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.78, 35.76 and 21.08 is: 31.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.78 : 35.76 = 21.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.78/35.76 = 21.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.78x = 35.76 × 21.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.78x = 753.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753.82/23.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.70

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