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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.79, 35.70 and 21.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.79, 35.70 and 21.51 is: 32.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.79 : 35.70 = 21.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.79/35.70 = 21.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.79x = 35.70 × 21.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.79x = 767.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767.91/23.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.28

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